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Solar Titanium Indicators 3" or 7" ? (19 posts / 5,504 views)
scar
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Post #1 16 Mar 2020 18:23
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I am considering getting a set of 4 of these indicators as my main go to indicators so, with that in mind, I will be using them from 20 yards to 200 yards.

Which length would be more suitable and why ?

I have no preference with regards to looks, just functionality.

Thoughts please and especially from users.

TIA
Rigsbin Rigsbin
Posts: 130
Post #2 16 Mar 2020 20:21
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In reply to Post #1
I went with the long arms. Just couldn't see the short arms giving the same level of flex when using as a quiver and couldn't see any benefit from having shorter arms. I'd assume that of you're fishing 200 yards you'll want to get the most out of the quiver?
Monstamunch Monstamunch
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Post #3 16 Mar 2020 20:44
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In reply to Post #2
You can get more tension with the short, the long arms are much softer.
scar
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Post #4 16 Mar 2020 20:53
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In reply to Post #3
This is my interpretation of the concept but, can't find a definitive answer.
Rigsbin Rigsbin
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Post #5 16 Mar 2020 21:05
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In reply to Post #3
Really? I'll take your word for it, just kind of assumed the longer arm would have the opposite effect. Thinking about it now you could be right, I suppose the shorter arm may be harder to flex to the maximum point... hmm...
Monstamunch Monstamunch
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Post #6 16 Mar 2020 21:16
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In reply to Post #5
Exactly that mate. Myself and my brother in law fished side by side in France last year, both fishing 160yds range. I had the short arm, him the long. I got far more tension on mine. Being made of exactly the same material, the longer it is, the more flexible it is. The shorter, the stiffer.
Rigsbin Rigsbin
Posts: 130
Post #7 16 Mar 2020 21:22
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In reply to Post #6
Well, you can't beat a side by side comparison - maybe he should have cut his down

Seems fair to say you'd get a greater range of tension with the long arm, but not sure if it would matter greatly as I'd only really use it for long range indication
scar
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Post #8 16 Mar 2020 21:34
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In reply to Post #7
I am thinking swinger / hanger for short to medium range angling and springer style for the long range fishing with leads of between 6oz to 10oz.
Thanks for the discussion chaps.
Monstamunch Monstamunch
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Post #9 16 Mar 2020 21:39
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In reply to Post #8
They are a fantastic indicator that really do cover every situation. I'm sure you won't be disappointed.
NickGordon NickGordon
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Post #10 17 Mar 2020 07:48
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In reply to Post #1
I have the short arm Titaniums myself, and they get used for long and short range fishing.
You can really rack up the tension on the indicator for long range.

At shorter range, obviously you can have them at maximum drop for slack line and running lead fishing, or as swinger arm indicators.

scar
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Post #11 17 Mar 2020 18:05
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In reply to Post #10
Thanks Nick, I am struck on them and shall purchase a set of whenever we are able to go out in public again, I.E the Big One when rearranged.
nicksmith1 nicksmith1
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Post #12 3 Apr 2020 17:49
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Just resurrecting this. Does anyone know if any indicator heads can be used with this system? I've got loads of Matrix and Neville heads and wondered if the Titanium system is interchangeable with others?
donkeypunch donkeypunch
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Post #13 4 Apr 2020 06:48
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In reply to Post #12
Yeah they have a 2ba thread like matrix, nev etc
nicksmith1 nicksmith1
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Post #14 4 Apr 2020 09:24
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In reply to Post #13
Brilliant. Thanks for the response 👍
Jimbo6745
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Post #15 6 Apr 2020 15:03
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used these for about 3 seasons and i have to say they are the best bobbins i have ever owned. i own the 7 inch ones, most of my fishing is done around 130 yards and the tension you can get from them is spot on. no false bleeps and had confidence in hitting single bleeps at over 130 yards often with a carp attached. i would never go back to a chain type bobbin. i changed my alarms one session and didn't have time to change over my bobbins so i took my old chain ones and it made me appreciate how good the solar ones are. top bit of kit don't think twice before buying
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