I really like these bobbins and have used them for a while but more recently I've broken a number of the chains when picking the rod up on a run. Is this just me or does anyone else have a similar experience?
Any suggestions for other good bobbins/chains etc?
Any suggestions for other good bobbins/chains etc?
In reply to Post #1
Stainless steel Curb chain
Or a
sink chain for the same stuff
Or as a ready made
https://www.solartackle.co.uk/products/indicator-chains
Stainless steel Curb chain
Or a
sink chain for the same stuff
Or as a ready made
https://www.solartackle.co.uk/products/indicator-chains
In reply to Post #1
Not experienced that issue myself having used those bobbins for the last couple of years
Not experienced that issue myself having used those bobbins for the last couple of years
In reply to Post #1
I use the ESP barrel indicators in acrylic and stainless on MCF bike chains, no chance of breaking those things.
Tel
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I use the ESP barrel indicators in acrylic and stainless on MCF bike chains, no chance of breaking those things.
Tel
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I used the ESP barrel bobbins for a few years and had no issues. This was a while ago now, may have changed manufacture of the chain since then.
In reply to Post #5
Same no issues- I love mine!
Same no issues- I love mine!
In reply to Post #6
Thanks everyone. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong!
I've had a look at the MCF bike chains - any idea how to actually buy them? I can't find them online.
Thanks everyone. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong!
I've had a look at the MCF bike chains - any idea how to actually buy them? I can't find them online.
In reply to Post #7
Morning,
I've got both lengths and got them years ago, never let me down, you can order them from Johnson Ross or the bay.
johnsonrosstackle.co.uk/mcf-tackle/14917-10296-mcf-bike-chain.html#/1342,size,7cm
Hope that helps, sorry don't know how to do a link.
Tel
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Morning,
I've got both lengths and got them years ago, never let me down, you can order them from Johnson Ross or the bay.
johnsonrosstackle.co.uk/mcf-tackle/14917-10296-mcf-bike-chain.html#/1342,size,7cm
Hope that helps, sorry don't know how to do a link.
Tel
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In reply to Post #1
I like to keep my bobbins as light as I can get away with as it aids bite detection
So I have replaced the chains with cord, you can buy it cheaply from eBay in all sorts of colours, and make them whatever length you like.
I like to keep my bobbins as light as I can get away with as it aids bite detection
So I have replaced the chains with cord, you can buy it cheaply from eBay in all sorts of colours, and make them whatever length you like.
In reply to Post #1
I had one break at the head. I araldited the next ball back in the plastic. Been ok since.
I had one break at the head. I araldited the next ball back in the plastic. Been ok since.
Anyone know if you can get any add on weights for these?
In reply to Post #11
I don't actually use them , but I remember them being launched don't you swap ends of the chain around to create more weight, or do you mean extra one's beside
I don't actually use them , but I remember them being launched don't you swap ends of the chain around to create more weight, or do you mean extra one's beside
In reply to Post #11
I couldn't find any so just used some add on weights that I had in my tackle bag, they'd been kicking around in the bottom for ages, if you are OCD and like to keep the cosmetic appearance of the barrel then this is no solution 😂
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Tel
I couldn't find any so just used some add on weights that I had in my tackle bag, they'd been kicking around in the bottom for ages, if you are OCD and like to keep the cosmetic appearance of the barrel then this is no solution 😂
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Tel
In reply to Post #11
You can get stainless heads, these must add a fair bit of weight vs plastic
You can get stainless heads, these must add a fair bit of weight vs plastic
Thanks guys...
Yeah I've swapped the chains \ weights around so they are maxed out at 9 grams, and aware of the heavier metal head they do but can't get them in the colors I like.
elltell, good idea, they must be standard fitting so might be a weight out there that's similar in size so it doesn't look too bad.
I could just buy another one and use that weight (seems a bit daft @ 15 quid) ; most situations I only have one rod at extreme range.
Yeah I've swapped the chains \ weights around so they are maxed out at 9 grams, and aware of the heavier metal head they do but can't get them in the colors I like.
elltell, good idea, they must be standard fitting so might be a weight out there that's similar in size so it doesn't look too bad.
I could just buy another one and use that weight
(seems a bit daft @ 15 quid) ; most situations I only have one rod at extreme range.