I've been a faithful spomb user for years, and my lastest workhorse has given up the ghost. This is the first time I've had to replace a spomb when there seem to be valid alternatives on the market, so before I buy another spomb, are any of the alternatives actually better? Interested to hear from anyone who has used the alternative delivery methods and how they compare. Cheers.
In reply to Post #1
I've used them all Phil. The dot is best for heavier baits but crap for light stuff. The fox is decent but takes some getting used to. The spider is ok but not at distance. The air bomb is good for what it is buy not a solution to regular baiting imo. I keep going back to the spomb.
If you're using heavy baits (boilies or wet particle) check out the dot. If not, I'd stick with the spomb. It's still the most versatile imo.
I've used them all Phil. The dot is best for heavier baits but crap for light stuff. The fox is decent but takes some getting used to. The spider is ok but not at distance. The air bomb is good for what it is buy not a solution to regular baiting imo. I keep going back to the spomb.
If you're using heavy baits (boilies or wet particle) check out the dot. If not, I'd stick with the spomb. It's still the most versatile imo.
In reply to Post #2
Cheers mate. Another spomb it is then!
Cheers mate. Another spomb it is then!
In reply to Post #2
And you can get them in pink, what more could a man possibly want.. 😁... I've also tried them all and go back to the spomb... Found the fox one useless, the dot wobbly and difficult to cast exactly the same time after time...
And you can get them in pink, what more could a man possibly want.. 😁... I've also tried them all and go back to the spomb... Found the fox one useless, the dot wobbly and difficult to cast exactly the same time after time...
In reply to Post #4
I actually rate the fox one for light baits but if you let it dive that retrieve is a right ball ache.
I actually rate the fox one for light baits but if you let it dive that retrieve is a right ball ache.
In reply to Post #1
I use the Dot most of the time, along with the midi Spomb for long distance. Didnt get on with the Fox one, it stopped closing properly and kept opening on the cast.
I use the Dot most of the time, along with the midi Spomb for long distance. Didnt get on with the Fox one, it stopped closing properly and kept opening on the cast.
In reply to Post #5
Dip your rod tip under the water and just reel in.I don't know why it just seems to work
Dip your rod tip under the water and just reel in.I don't know why it just seems to work
In reply to Post #1
I've used them all apart from the spider, only carry 2 dot spods with me now, no need for anything else.
Daz
I've used them all apart from the spider, only carry 2 dot spods with me now, no need for anything else.
Daz
Dot for me, one handed loading, no mechansm to get stuck, casts and retrieves well.
In reply to Post #8
Hi Daz
How does the Dot Spod compare to the midi spomb for size? looking at about 110 yards distance. I like the idea of single hand filling.
Cheers Tony
Hi Daz
How does the Dot Spod compare to the midi spomb for size? looking at about 110 yards distance. I like the idea of single hand filling.
Cheers Tony
In reply to Post #10
Similar size and capacity mate.
Similar size and capacity mate.
In reply to Post #10
Similar in size etc m8, but flies and retrieves better, and as you say can use 1 handed.
Daz
Similar in size etc m8, but flies and retrieves better, and as you say can use 1 handed.
Daz
In reply to Post #12
Thanks Daz and Yonny will give it a go
Thanks Daz and Yonny will give it a go
Another one for the dot spod much better in my opinion
In reply to Post #1
Spomb for me, I've tried a few different spods etc, but the spomb is still the best availible.
Spomb for me, I've tried a few different spods etc, but the spomb is still the best availible.