In reply to Post #45
Its the best tubing on the market imo,I had an issue with one piece.The rubber collar at the end came off.I contacted them and had a brand new pack sent out foc,its easy to thread,sinks like a brick and sits over the contours of the lakebed perfectly
Its the best tubing on the market imo,I had an issue with one piece.The rubber collar at the end came off.I contacted them and had a brand new pack sent out foc,its easy to thread,sinks like a brick and sits over the contours of the lakebed perfectly
In reply to Post #46
Thanks Braders. Any problems using them with running rigs?
Thanks Braders. Any problems using them with running rigs?
In reply to Post #47
I use the evolve and fox running rig kits and never had any issues at all.If you have a look on Tommy's tackle they've done some in a different colour that looks interesting,also the tubing takes on glug really well
I use the evolve and fox running rig kits and never had any issues at all.If you have a look on Tommy's tackle they've done some in a different colour that looks interesting,also the tubing takes on glug really well
In reply to Post #48
Probably going to go for the black/brown on the Rig Marole Site. 2 packs for £26 and free postage.
Probably going to go for the black/brown on the Rig Marole Site. 2 packs for £26 and free postage.
In reply to Post #49
ok mate I just thought save you a couple of quid as if its first order from Tommys you get £6 off
ok mate I just thought save you a couple of quid as if its first order from Tommys you get £6 off
I used the original coated freefall tubing ? 13-14 years ago.
Perhaps longer..has it really been that long?
Didn't have any issues with the core protrudiing as such, it wasn't cheap, less hassle than tubing but I vaguely remember it wouild stretch if the fish was in a ball of weed.
Perhaps longer..has it really been that long?
Didn't have any issues with the core protrudiing as such, it wasn't cheap, less hassle than tubing but I vaguely remember it wouild stretch if the fish was in a ball of weed.
In reply to Post #50
Actually did go with Tommys as it let me use Paypal. Couldnt use the discount tho as its only for orders over £28.
Actually did go with Tommys as it let me use Paypal. Couldnt use the discount tho as its only for orders over £28.
In reply to Post #52
In reply to Post #45
I have been using it since it's inception with no problems however, I have heard of it unravelling and exposing the sharp wire.
A fair few commercial fisheries, especially in France have banned it.
I have been using it since it's inception with no problems however, I have heard of it unravelling and exposing the sharp wire.
A fair few commercial fisheries, especially in France have banned it.
In reply to Post #54
Have heard about the unravelling issue so will just have to keep and eye on that, especially as i use running rigs predominantly. Checked the lake im fishing in France this May and no mention of it. Will keep my original tubing in case they ask me not to use it tho.
Have heard about the unravelling issue so will just have to keep and eye on that, especially as i use running rigs predominantly. Checked the lake im fishing in France this May and no mention of it. Will keep my original tubing in case they ask me not to use it tho.
In reply to Post #55
It is good stuff and easy to thread / more manageable than standard tungsten tubing IMO . . .its also braided so takes on lake bed 'detrius' and you can soak it in glug if you can be *rsed etc.
New batches are not quite as supple as the original stuff, however its still heavy and will follow undulations on a slack line etc. Standard Free fall will take 0.40mm dia mainline (and thread easily) so no need to go for the wide bore version unless using silly heavy mainlines . . .
Perfect for lead clip and running rig set ups however it doesn't like being kinked (it can fray the braided outer and expose the inner over time) so not ideal with Heli set ups etc. I use mine with an adapted drop off inline (Fox Drop off Inline kit) which doesn't require a rear tapered sleeve however you still need to be careful when using the rear peg which needs boring out slightly to get the protected end of the tubing through without damage - this also creates a lesser angle when positioned around the lead and mitigates kinking etc . . .
It is good stuff and easy to thread / more manageable than standard tungsten tubing IMO . . .its also braided so takes on lake bed 'detrius' and you can soak it in glug if you can be *rsed etc.
New batches are not quite as supple as the original stuff, however its still heavy and will follow undulations on a slack line etc. Standard Free fall will take 0.40mm dia mainline (and thread easily) so no need to go for the wide bore version unless using silly heavy mainlines . . .
Perfect for lead clip and running rig set ups however it doesn't like being kinked (it can fray the braided outer and expose the inner over time) so not ideal with Heli set ups etc. I use mine with an adapted drop off inline (Fox Drop off Inline kit) which doesn't require a rear tapered sleeve however you still need to be careful when using the rear peg which needs boring out slightly to get the protected end of the tubing through without damage - this also creates a lesser angle when positioned around the lead and mitigates kinking etc . . .
In reply to Post #51
The origional was better
The origional was better
Ordered Monday, delivered yesterday morning. Big up to Tommys Tackle.
Just need to respool before i can put them on. Nice and heavy but also very supple.
Just need to respool before i can put them on. Nice and heavy but also very supple.
In reply to Post #56
I only use running rigs so fingers crossed i shouldnt really have any issues.
Im going to be spooling up with 17lb Seaguar Invizx Fluorocarbon so shouldnt get any threading issues either?
I only use running rigs so fingers crossed i shouldnt really have any issues.
Im going to be spooling up with 17lb Seaguar Invizx Fluorocarbon so shouldnt get any threading issues either?
I used the original and yeah very easy to thread. But
Is it any better that tungsten- not for me. It's make up means it's impossible to be as flexible.
A couple of my waters have banned it so not worth the faff of chop and changing.
So for me it's a no, it makes threading easier, but imo there are better solutions that are less controversial and I feel are better options in my fishing.
Is it any better that tungsten- not for me. It's make up means it's impossible to be as flexible.
A couple of my waters have banned it so not worth the faff of chop and changing.
So for me it's a no, it makes threading easier, but imo there are better solutions that are less controversial and I feel are better options in my fishing.