Theyve been out a while now. Any reports, pros and cons ? I love the shape, look quite thin in the wire for such a big hook.
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Had three 20's on the size 5 barbed on a ronnie rig and 16mm popup last time out. First fish bend the hook point, but I think it hit some kind of bone in the fish - hook hold was still firm. The next two fish were taken on the same hook, and it was as sharp as new after that. Thumbs up from me. I will be trying them on bottom bait rigs next time out.
Had three 20's on the size 5 barbed on a ronnie rig and 16mm popup last time out. First fish bend the hook point, but I think it hit some kind of bone in the fish - hook hold was still firm. The next two fish were taken on the same hook, and it was as sharp as new after that. Thumbs up from me. I will be trying them on bottom bait rigs next time out.
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am using them at the moment, only bream to report though
seem very very sharp and slightly big for their size.
am using them at the moment, only bream to report though
seem very very sharp and slightly big for their size.
In reply to Post #1
Used the slip d rig with a size 5 this winter, double hooked a fish on them which then flapped in the net, luckily no damage to the fish but it put me off using them. I also found that the hook was dropping out in the net on other fish possibly due to the fine wire and small barb.
I love esp stuff but this one isn't for me.
Used the slip d rig with a size 5 this winter, double hooked a fish on them which then flapped in the net, luckily no damage to the fish but it put me off using them. I also found that the hook was dropping out in the net on other fish possibly due to the fine wire and small barb.
I love esp stuff but this one isn't for me.
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Not had chance to use them yet, but had a load surgically sharpened by Jason Hayward.
Not had chance to use them yet, but had a load surgically sharpened by Jason Hayward.
In reply to Post #5
that's interesting, there sharp out the packet but I can imagine, now there crazy sharp. How much were they from Jason ?
that's interesting, there sharp out the packet but I can imagine, now there crazy sharp. How much were they from Jason ?
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Think they were £8 per packet if memory serves me correct
Think they were £8 per packet if memory serves me correct
In reply to Post #7
Correct mate 7.99 a pack.
Correct mate 7.99 a pack.
In reply to Post #4
I have used them with slip D's on 2 sessions since lockdown was eased and I have had 2 takes and lost both.
I have used them with slip D's on 2 sessions since lockdown was eased and I have had 2 takes and lost both.
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With regards to using them with slips D's, I had the same with other hooks using slip d's, this I believe was because I wasn't using a counterweight on my hook length. When I added one after chatting with Martin Clarke, each fish was properly nailed.
With regards to using them with slips D's, I had the same with other hooks using slip d's, this I believe was because I wasn't using a counterweight on my hook length. When I added one after chatting with Martin Clarke, each fish was properly nailed.
Used these since last summer and hook holds are awesome, I don't sharpen my hooks and they're nealry always sharp out the packet, and stay sharp after a few fish also!
I have loads and loads of different hooks accumulated over the years and these are the best I've used, seem quite small for their size though.
Edit: hook holds seem to be very good as well.
I have loads and loads of different hooks accumulated over the years and these are the best I've used, seem quite small for their size though.
Edit: hook holds seem to be very good as well.
In reply to Post #11
Have used them since December, 52 fish caught none lost, and no other problems whatsoever. Dont use slip-D rigs because the bait is way too close to hook in my opinion, and that what is causing your hookpulls in honest humble opinion.
Been using them for bottom bait rigs and the occasional ronnie rig. Only thing is that the point bends over regularly after a caught fish because they are so thin, but no strength issues.
Pulled 2 upper twenties out of a reed bait with 20lb mono.
Have used them since December, 52 fish caught none lost, and no other problems whatsoever. Dont use slip-D rigs because the bait is way too close to hook in my opinion, and that what is causing your hookpulls in honest humble opinion.
Been using them for bottom bait rigs and the occasional ronnie rig. Only thing is that the point bends over regularly after a caught fish because they are so thin, but no strength issues.
Pulled 2 upper twenties out of a reed bait with 20lb mono.
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For years I never had any brand preference to any hook and tended to just use what was on offer from a decent brand and don't think this ever cost me a fish.
I did try the Korda Kamakura hooks which looked great but I found they were so sharp that they tended to get blunt easily (if that makes sense) on a hard bottom.
Over the last 12 months I have gone with just 4 patterns and sizes which seem to have suited all my UK fishing.
I use Korda Krank hooks in a size 10 & 12 for surface and zig fishing
Nash Pinpoint Claw in a 5 or 7 for Ronnie Rigs
Nash Pinpoint Fang X in a 5 or 7 for bottom baits & wafters
Gardener Dark Mugga Chod hooks in a 6
For years I never had any brand preference to any hook and tended to just use what was on offer from a decent brand and don't think this ever cost me a fish.
I did try the Korda Kamakura hooks which looked great but I found they were so sharp that they tended to get blunt easily (if that makes sense) on a hard bottom.
Over the last 12 months I have gone with just 4 patterns and sizes which seem to have suited all my UK fishing.
I use Korda Krank hooks in a size 10 & 12 for surface and zig fishing
Nash Pinpoint Claw in a 5 or 7 for Ronnie Rigs
Nash Pinpoint Fang X in a 5 or 7 for bottom baits & wafters
Gardener Dark Mugga Chod hooks in a 6
In reply to Post #12
52 fish caught none lost
If that's true it's a fantastic ratio mate
52 fish caught none lost
If that's true it's a fantastic ratio mate
In reply to Post #14
It certainly is, have lost 2 fish on 1 session but those were on hinged rigs, and not with a trig hammer.
Have caught 64 fish in total, 52 on the trig hammer size 6 and size 7 for tigers.
Keep it all in a log, im not sponsored by ESP , but if they want they can call me. Before the trig hammer I used the ace razor longshanks.
But it really is my type of hook, love them!
It certainly is, have lost 2 fish on 1 session but those were on hinged rigs, and not with a trig hammer.
Have caught 64 fish in total, 52 on the trig hammer size 6 and size 7 for tigers.
Keep it all in a log, im not sponsored by ESP , but if they want they can call me. Before the trig hammer I used the ace razor longshanks.
But it really is my type of hook, love them!