I'm a member of a syndicate where there is a rule that no leaders only rig tubing must be used.
I've recently started using helicopter rigs and have managed so far with a few bits cobbled together using different components from different brands but I feel the rig is not perfect. Are there any kits available for this specific job? My local tackle shop doesn't supply such a thing.
Tia.
I've recently started using helicopter rigs and have managed so far with a few bits cobbled together using different components from different brands but I feel the rig is not perfect. Are there any kits available for this specific job? My local tackle shop doesn't supply such a thing.
Tia.
In reply to Post #1
Korda sell a helisafe tubing kit
Korda sell a helisafe tubing kit
Check Ebay: 3 Sets Fishing Rig Tubing Helicopter Sleeves Rig Kits Tackles
When I used to make them myself (no longer fish with them) I always made them myself with a Nash Tube Tool
When I used to make them myself (no longer fish with them) I always made them myself with a Nash Tube Tool
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I use helicopter rigs with rig tubing and I use the Gardner covert safety beads their a tapered beads so they grip the tubing enough their the best ones I found . I tried the Korda tubing kits and found the no trace bead squashed the tubing so the tubing then would not thread on the line should need to remove it for any reason
I use helicopter rigs with rig tubing and I use the Gardner covert safety beads their a tapered beads so they grip the tubing enough their the best ones I found . I tried the Korda tubing kits and found the no trace bead squashed the tubing so the tubing then would not thread on the line should need to remove it for any reason
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Tubing helicopter rigs have always been a pain. Try to keep the tubing inside the lead sleeve for one. And having a top bead secure enough to keep the hooklink from flying up the line on the cast. But not so secure that the fish wouldn't be able to move it, in the event of a breakage.
The beads I've found to work best. Though with most set ups you will never be 100% safe are the Nash tungsten tubing beads. Straight bored with just the right amount of grip on the Nash, korda tubing I use.
Tubing helicopter rigs have always been a pain. Try to keep the tubing inside the lead sleeve for one. And having a top bead secure enough to keep the hooklink from flying up the line on the cast. But not so secure that the fish wouldn't be able to move it, in the event of a breakage.
The beads I've found to work best. Though with most set ups you will never be 100% safe are the Nash tungsten tubing beads. Straight bored with just the right amount of grip on the Nash, korda tubing I use.
In reply to Post #5
Are the 6mm ones?
Are the 6mm ones?
In reply to Post #1
https://banktackle.co.uk/tungsten-beads-for-rig-tubing-4349-p.asp
These have worked great for me, I used them with the tubing from Bank Tackle and never had issues.
Even with a PVA bag on the hook, the top bead doesn't move.
You can always tie some PVA string above the top bead of you're concerned it will move when casting.
https://banktackle.co.uk/tungsten-beads-for-rig-tubing-4349-p.asp
These have worked great for me, I used them with the tubing from Bank Tackle and never had issues.
Even with a PVA bag on the hook, the top bead doesn't move.
You can always tie some PVA string above the top bead of you're concerned it will move when casting.
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What, the size of the bead? Not to sure to behonest.
What, the size of the bead? Not to sure to behonest.
In reply to Post #8
yes the beads. I googled and saw some 6mm and wondered if they were the ones you recommended.
yes the beads. I googled and saw some 6mm and wondered if they were the ones you recommended.
In reply to Post #9
Yes his talking about the Nash 6mm tungsten tubing beads I tried the Nash 6mm tungsten tubing beads but found they didn't really grip the tubing . I found the the Gardner covert safety beads I've mentioned were better
Yes his talking about the Nash 6mm tungsten tubing beads I tried the Nash 6mm tungsten tubing beads but found they didn't really grip the tubing . I found the the Gardner covert safety beads I've mentioned were better
In reply to Post #3
The Tube tools make easy work of threading beads on tungsten tubing as they are hollow so just drop the bead onto the tools and let the tubing flow through the tool middle.
I have a stainless solar one with 2 steps on it and an orange Nash one
Could also do it with an old school car telescopic aerial.
The Tube tools make easy work of threading beads on tungsten tubing as they are hollow so just drop the bead onto the tools and let the tubing flow through the tool middle.
I have a stainless solar one with 2 steps on it and an orange Nash one
Could also do it with an old school car telescopic aerial.
In reply to Post #10
Cheers Chris, I'll take a look at these
Cheers Chris, I'll take a look at these
In reply to Post #9
Yes the tungsten ones. Tulip shaped.
Yes the tungsten ones. Tulip shaped.