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Putty ❓ (21 posts / 1,715 views)
Miketg Miketg
Posts: 700
Post #1 3 Jul 2023 22:17
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Best putty advice.

I'd like some putty that stays put

What do you recommend ❓

Cheers Mike
Beyonce
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Post #2 3 Jul 2023 22:23
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The Nash stuff is good.
Jw1993
Posts: 201
Post #3 3 Jul 2023 22:42
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In reply to Post #1
The one more cast or whatever it's called is very good
hase_at
Posts: 72
Post #4 4 Jul 2023 07:04
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In reply to Post #2
i 2nd that. it stays put and does not melt in my rig safe even at temperatures of 40°C
essesxandy essesxandy
Posts: 3,199
Post #5 4 Jul 2023 07:26
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The Nash stuff is super sticky and stays put, the stuff from Sharp Tackle seems pretty good as well in the short time I've used it.
jamescain12
Posts: 87
Post #6 4 Jul 2023 07:33
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yeah OMC one is actually really good
Tubes
Posts: 10
Post #7 4 Jul 2023 09:10
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In reply to Post #1
Kryston Heavy Metal: I've used a fair few, Korda, ESP, TA (not the OMC though) and always go back to this. It's heavy and I don't seem to have any adhesive issues with it.
Belch Belch
MODERATORMOD
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Post #8 4 Jul 2023 09:52
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In reply to Post #1
OMC is actually pretty darn good
jhhilton1983 jhhilton1983
Posts: 1,947
Post #9 4 Jul 2023 10:04
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In reply to Post #7
I was lucky that a bought 4 tubs of the original heavy metal before they changed it and still have 2 left.

I have also seen the OMC and its very similar so would go for that when i needed to buy more.
nickfisherman
Posts: 342
Post #10 4 Jul 2023 10:55
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In reply to Post #1
I've recently started using tungsten beads, nothing worse than retrieving a line to discover the putty has gone and the rig hasn't been fishing correctly. Using the nash ones and finding them to be ace, never have to worry now.
finbob finbob
Posts: 3,466
Post #11 4 Jul 2023 11:19
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In reply to Post #10
Dont buy the TA stuff- is too tacky.

NickGordon NickGordon
Posts: 3,121
Post #12 4 Jul 2023 15:44
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I use tungsten beads, match anglers olivettes and I have some original Kryston Heavy Metal left, which has lasted years.

I recall reading, quite possibly on here, that when Dave Chilton sold Kryston, the new owner lost the formula for the Heavy Metal, so he had to go back and reformulate it for them.
Heavy Metal has been my choice for years, but I'm interested in something decent if I do have to change, although I'd much rather not put money towards Nash or Hamidi...
mick_jc mick_jc
Posts: 115
Post #13 4 Jul 2023 19:34
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Got nash and Gardner (I think) and after a few casts found it can come straight off. Got some heavy metal that's over 10 years old and other than maybe sliding up the rig on the rare occasion I don't think it's ever fallen off even after a fight through weed beds
dannyuk32 dannyuk32
Posts: 1,477
Post #14 4 Jul 2023 21:16
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Bear in mind the weight.
I have some of the older Kyston Heavy Metal still in the tub unused, and compared it with some Korda Dark Matter Putty.
The Korda is definitely heavier.
Lighter the Putty, the better it will grip no doubt, but with the obvious tradeback.


mick_jc mick_jc
Posts: 115
Post #15 4 Jul 2023 21:24
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Now that there are barrel swivels knocking about would the addition of them make a difference? Is the groove on the swivel body enough to allow the putty to grip better or is it just a gimmick?
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