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Trebuchets and strong arms (28 posts / 2,110 views)
Muz
Posts: 339
Post #1 15 Nov 2020 00:06
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I need to replace my solar strong arm line clips, can anyone tell me the size I need for Trebs as I can't remember.I think they were 14mm.Just out of interest has anyone found any after market clips better than the solar ones?Not that keen on the delkim ones.
mark1009
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Post #2 15 Nov 2020 00:27
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In reply to Post #1
I'm using the Greys ones. They do the job.
Muz
Posts: 339
Post #3 15 Nov 2020 10:15
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In reply to Post #2
I'm not having a lot of luck finding anywhere with them in stock tbh.
Hudson Hudson
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Post #4 15 Nov 2020 10:56
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In reply to Post #3
What about the gardner clips
Muz
Posts: 339
Post #5 15 Nov 2020 12:56
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In reply to Post #4
I'll give them a try thanks mate
yonny yonny
Posts: 7,934
Post #6 15 Nov 2020 18:48
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In reply to Post #5
Stick to the solars mate, I've tried loads including the Greys/Gardner and the solars are the best.
DenzelLN
Posts: 380
Post #7 15 Nov 2020 21:54
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In reply to Post #6
Can I ask, why do you use them...I honestly have no idea?
christian
Posts: 1,377
Post #8 15 Nov 2020 22:41
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In reply to Post #1
The Cygnet ones are okay and will probably fit your trebuchet. Cheap as well
Riggy Riggy
Posts: 2,044
Post #9 16 Nov 2020 07:44
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In reply to Post #6
agree, I went 'round the block' trying others nothing compare to Solar version

Michael
yonny yonny
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Post #10 16 Nov 2020 09:02
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In reply to Post #1
@Muz, I checked my purchase history, it was 14 mm I got for the Treb Lights, not sure if that helps or not
Muz
Posts: 339
Post #11 16 Nov 2020 10:10
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Yes that's great mate I thought it might be 👍🏻
yonny yonny
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Post #12 16 Nov 2020 10:11
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yonny yonny
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Post #13 16 Nov 2020 10:36
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In reply to Post #7
@DenzelLN - a few reasons.
They give you better bite indication as the pivot point of the line runs along the blank vs. from the bail arm (basically lets the line sit at a better angle).
They keep the line taught between reel/blank even when fishing really slack.
They can help with snag fishing in that you'll see the line pull out of the clip when fishing locked up with bowstring lines, sometimes well before the alarm registers anything.
Some guys believe they aid hooking on a bolt rig (I don't buy that personally).
I use them to gauge the severity of liners. If the line stays in the clip I'm happy but if it pulls out I'll assume the lead has moved and I'll recast.
They tend to keep the whole set-up tidy too.
I have them on all of my rods, I rate them highly.
Ricky_Savage
Posts: 4
Post #14 16 Nov 2020 11:36
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In reply to Post #13
I like the Gardner ones because line runs through them and you don't have to clip them in..
(easier to adjust).
Not sure if the others do this, I know the Delkim ones do..
Glenn_B Glenn_B
Posts: 1,804
Post #15 16 Nov 2020 11:56
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SShhh, don't tell everyone
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