I have finally bit the bullet and got a set, now about these line clips?
Done a search and it keeps throwing up 'South Custom Reels' but they seem to have disappeared, is it just the Weston ones as an alternative or what other options can anyone recommend please, I'm talking self-fit?
Done a search and it keeps throwing up 'South Custom Reels' but they seem to have disappeared, is it just the Weston ones as an alternative or what other options can anyone recommend please, I'm talking self-fit?
In reply to Post #1
South custom reels are now called reel king now their website www.customreelking.com , I think Johnson Ross also do the line clips
South custom reels are now called reel king now their website www.customreelking.com , I think Johnson Ross also do the line clips
In reply to Post #2
Ah right, thanks for that. Are any clips better than others or are they all pretty much the same?
Ah right, thanks for that. Are any clips better than others or are they all pretty much the same?
In reply to Post #3
I have the Johnson Ross clips on my 5000t's never had an issue with them, phone the shop to see if you can have them fitted whilst you wait.
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I have the Johnson Ross clips on my 5000t's never had an issue with them, phone the shop to see if you can have them fitted whilst you wait.
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In reply to Post #3
The Infinity ones I bought seem ok to me, someone said THESE are better but there's always someone who says they know better.
They are a bit fiddly to put on. See post #2 for a tip on Custom Reel clips
The Infinity ones I bought seem ok to me, someone said THESE are better but there's always someone who says they know better.
They are a bit fiddly to put on. See post #2 for a tip on Custom Reel clips
In reply to Post #5
Jb customs did mine, full service and slow oscillators. I won't go anywhere else for my reels or rods to be worked on. Top man too. 👌
Jb customs did mine, full service and slow oscillators. I won't go anywhere else for my reels or rods to be worked on. Top man too. 👌
I have the 5000 t emblems - what's wrong with the line clips that you get with the reels ? why do they need customising ?
In reply to Post #7
The originals shark tooth clips are not designed for clipping up. They're just line holders. They're nowhere near robust enough for repeated casting on the clip.
@Chuffy, I've fit/used JR, South Custom/Reel King, Future Fishing and Weston. All much of a muchness. If you go for the Weston make sure you get the spring loaded ones
The originals shark tooth clips are not designed for clipping up. They're just line holders. They're nowhere near robust enough for repeated casting on the clip.
@Chuffy, I've fit/used JR, South Custom/Reel King, Future Fishing and Weston. All much of a muchness. If you go for the Weston make sure you get the spring loaded ones
In reply to Post #8
ok thanks. so worst case scenario is the line clip breaks and i need to get it replaced ? or does the shark tooth one damage the line too ?
ok thanks. so worst case scenario is the line clip breaks and i need to get it replaced ? or does the shark tooth one damage the line too ?
i might see if i can get my emblem x 5000t reels modified at the tackle box - is it worth changing anything else apart from the clips?
In reply to Post #9
It can damage the line too. One solution is to wrap a little pole elastic round the original clip to cushion the blow as it hits the clip and protect the line.
It can damage the line too. One solution is to wrap a little pole elastic round the original clip to cushion the blow as it hits the clip and protect the line.
In reply to Post #11
ok good tip thanks. i had noticed that it seems to kink the line
ok good tip thanks. i had noticed that it seems to kink the line
In reply to Post #5
Thanks Tinhead, maybe one of those Tick Twister tools could be remarketed as a line clip fitter
Thanks Tinhead, maybe one of those Tick Twister tools could be remarketed as a line clip fitter
In reply to Post #13
Great idea
Great idea
I replaced the old shark tooth clips on my emblem Xa reels and they are 100% better
Its quite fiddly to do and there is a knack. The spring wants to fly away and it can be a nightmare to find. Maybe worth tying some very light mono or cotton to it to stop it suddenly leaving your post code.
Mine were from South Coast.
I took the time to smooth off the edges of the spool around where the line clip fits as it felt a little 'edgey'
Other thread... http://www.carpforum.co.uk/Shared/Messages.asp?TopicID=425895
Its quite fiddly to do and there is a knack. The spring wants to fly away and it can be a nightmare to find. Maybe worth tying some very light mono or cotton to it to stop it suddenly leaving your post code.
Mine were from South Coast.
I took the time to smooth off the edges of the spool around where the line clip fits as it felt a little 'edgey'
Other thread... http://www.carpforum.co.uk/Shared/Messages.asp?TopicID=425895