Looking at moving onto these this year how's everyone been getting o with them
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In reply to Post #1
They are a very good hook,the only issue I have had is the points turning over on them.Its not happened when I have had a fish but when the point has hit debris on the lake bed.I use them for my slip d rig and ronnies,not lost a fish on them so far
They are a very good hook,the only issue I have had is the points turning over on them.Its not happened when I have had a fish but when the point has hit debris on the lake bed.I use them for my slip d rig and ronnies,not lost a fish on them so far
when they first came out I was really excited to give these ago as I tend to favour the slip d and this hook pattern is perfect for that I believe , however they are very thin and are very soft . after fishing over very hard gravel I had two hook points turn over (although i had sharpened them so I took this with a pinch off salt) new hooks on and out it went. had a take and lost the fish about 10 yards from the bank the hook (size 4) completely opened up so with that they were all put in the bin. shame as I really liked the look but just no confidence in them now shame as all the other esp hooks i have used seem solid.
In reply to Post #3
Not had one open and I have had fish in some really weedy conditions,hope I have not just tempted fate
Not had one open and I have had fish in some really weedy conditions,hope I have not just tempted fate
In reply to Post #4
Been using them since last May...fish a large weedy pit...used with blow back rigs, nice and sharp, not had any open up... My catch rates have improved big time and its the only thing I changed this past year... Due to them being super sharp... Only lost a couple to hook pulls towards the end of the fight...
More than happy with them
Been using them since last May...fish a large weedy pit...used with blow back rigs, nice and sharp, not had any open up... My catch rates have improved big time and its the only thing I changed this past year... Due to them being super sharp... Only lost a couple to hook pulls towards the end of the fight...
More than happy with them
In reply to Post #5
Snowman rigs these will be used thy look a big hook What's everyone using ?
Snowman rigs these will be used thy look a big hook What's everyone using ?
I also really like them, again on my slip d I really rate them not had any open out on me either
In reply to Post #1
I've been using them back end of last year, sharpened in sizes 4 and 5 on a spinner/ronnie type set-up over dirtier substrates. Of 8 bites all were landed. No complaints so far.
I've been using them back end of last year, sharpened in sizes 4 and 5 on a spinner/ronnie type set-up over dirtier substrates. Of 8 bites all were landed. No complaints so far.
In reply to Post #6
Yes I always use a snowman presentation... Either 16mm or 18mm bottom baits with a 12 or 14mm pop up... Size 4 trig hammer I use...
Yes I always use a snowman presentation... Either 16mm or 18mm bottom baits with a 12 or 14mm pop up... Size 4 trig hammer I use...
In reply to Post #1
Bought a pack,took them to France to try on one rod, first 3 fish all fell off so in the bin they went and back to the Korda longshanks I'd been using and back to landing every bite
Bought a pack,took them to France to try on one rod, first 3 fish all fell off so in the bin they went and back to the Korda longshanks I'd been using and back to landing every bite
In reply to Post #10
I like the trig hammer and have success on a slip-d or German rig. The new RM Ape-x hook range seems to have the same/similar pattern in 2 different wire gauges.
I like the trig hammer and have success on a slip-d or German rig. The new RM Ape-x hook range seems to have the same/similar pattern in 2 different wire gauges.
In reply to Post #11
Which pattern is that?I just had a look and only the medium curve look similar
Which pattern is that?I just had a look and only the medium curve look similar
In reply to Post #1
I've used them in size 5 & 6, I had two bites on them last year, both landed but on both occasions they had opened slightly.
I've still got them in my tackle box but I've put a different longshank hook on recently as I really don't want to be losing any fish on the water I'm fishing at the moment.
I've used them in size 5 & 6, I had two bites on them last year, both landed but on both occasions they had opened slightly.
I've still got them in my tackle box but I've put a different longshank hook on recently as I really don't want to be losing any fish on the water I'm fishing at the moment.
In reply to Post #13
Yeah the medium curve.
Yeah the medium curve.
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