Has anyone seen or tried one of these,the retrieve looks very good on them
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Is this not the original version of the spider spod that wolf tackle ended up buying the rights for in the UK? Looks like some minor tweaks, stem being longer and fins being more squared off.
I wish I'd bought more of the originals before wolf got involved. One of the best bits of kit I've ever bought tbh.
Is this not the original version of the spider spod that wolf tackle ended up buying the rights for in the UK? Looks like some minor tweaks, stem being longer and fins being more squared off.
I wish I'd bought more of the originals before wolf got involved. One of the best bits of kit I've ever bought tbh.
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Having watched a few videos this seems even better than the original that wolf bought out. Not sure what the stem extension is about tbh. Capacity looks pretty decent. May have to purchase one to for it a test.
Having watched a few videos this seems even better than the original that wolf bought out. Not sure what the stem extension is about tbh. Capacity looks pretty decent. May have to purchase one to for it a test.
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I got one of the first batch, been using it for a couple of months and compared to the wolf and Spombs, I prefer it. I did have to mod it slightly to get it to open every cast by chamfering the 4 body segments along their edges; mainly to create disruption when impacting with the water, it worked well and pretty much every cast since has been spot on. I did a thread on the original Spyder spod, and I think maybe the wolf versions added on to that, my experience is that this new Italian version is an improvement, in terms of size, retrieve which is excellent and the stem definitely stops it nose diving, but also it flies straight without any wobble to send it off line. The other thing is it goes a long way, further than I expected.. Not cheap when you add shipping however,
I got one of the first batch, been using it for a couple of months and compared to the wolf and Spombs, I prefer it. I did have to mod it slightly to get it to open every cast by chamfering the 4 body segments along their edges; mainly to create disruption when impacting with the water, it worked well and pretty much every cast since has been spot on. I did a thread on the original Spyder spod, and I think maybe the wolf versions added on to that, my experience is that this new Italian version is an improvement, in terms of size, retrieve which is excellent and the stem definitely stops it nose diving, but also it flies straight without any wobble to send it off line. The other thing is it goes a long way, further than I expected.. Not cheap when you add shipping however,
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It is, before Wolf took it on. They were decent but so far this one is the one I'm using most and ordered a spare for when the inevitable happens..!
It is, before Wolf took it on. They were decent but so far this one is the one I'm using most and ordered a spare for when the inevitable happens..!
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I've just ordered one, I'll let ya know
I've just ordered one, I'll let ya know
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thanks
thanks
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what size spomb are they closest to , the medium or large ? TIA
what size spomb are they closest to , the medium or large ? TIA
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medium spomb, possibly a tad larger but not as big as a large spomb..
medium spomb, possibly a tad larger but not as big as a large spomb..
So size wise it's pretty much identical to a Midi X Spomb, weirdly it looks smaller in the pic but they are pretty much the same size.
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What's the extra stem for ?
What's the extra stem for ?
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Where do you buy them from for delivery to UK?
Where do you buy them from for delivery to UK?
In reply to Post #1
Spyder spod have a stand at the brands hatch carp show and freespirit are casting with them in the casting arena
Spyder spod have a stand at the brands hatch carp show and freespirit are casting with them in the casting arena
In reply to Post #11
It helps lift it out the water on retrieval
It helps lift it out the water on retrieval
Well I got to use it the last couple of days and my initial impression is very good. Flies straight as an arrow from the off and doesn't do that wobbly thing that the Wolf one tends to do. The retrieve is good helped by the stem (which may also help with the inflight stability) especially when all the fins open, just skims the surface as per the videos. I did have it not open a couple of times but if you hit the clip well it seems to open fine, probably loosen up with use. Early days but all in all very impressed, I like it.