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Heavy hangers (24 posts / 2,755 views)
karmh karmh
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Post #1 11 Mar 2026 18:10
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Need some heavy hangers, what do people recommend? I use the MK1 safeliners usually but can't add weight to them annoyingly unless I whack loads of tungsten putty in them I suppose 🤣
vossy1 vossy1
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Post #2 11 Mar 2026 18:21
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In reply to Post #1
I'm not familiar with safeliners but couldn't you use something like the Solar indicator weights between body & chain?
karmh karmh
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Post #3 11 Mar 2026 19:00
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In reply to Post #2
Don't think so because the safeliner mk1s are a bit of rope/string that is tied in a kint inside the indicator which is what secures it. Different to the MK2s which I could get but don't think they go very heavy on the weights.
Ged
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Post #4 11 Mar 2026 19:30
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Can you still get tension arm indicators, like the Solar Quiverlok?
vossy1 vossy1
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Post #5 11 Mar 2026 19:37
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In reply to Post #3
fishybarney fishybarney
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Post #6 11 Mar 2026 19:56
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In reply to Post #1
Custom reel kings do stainless steel bobbins I have the largest ones and I'm sure they're 60g
Scot-chegg
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Post #7 11 Mar 2026 20:01
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In reply to Post #6
https://www.customreelking.com/product-page/stainless-steel-bobbin-kit
+1for these
If 60g heads ain't heavy enough you must be fishing on a spring tide
framey framey
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Post #8 11 Mar 2026 20:26
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In reply to Post #1
I'm sure you can add the solar hanger weights to them
I just can't remember if mine are Gardner weights or solar…
Im sure they are just a 2ba thread so you could also buy a different chain system to use with the bobbin.
Jag also do a weight that drops over the top if it helps

LINKY POO™ https://johnsonrosstackle.co.uk/solar-indicators/20148-solar-p1-titanium-drop-back-weights-30g.html
karmh karmh
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Post #9 11 Mar 2026 20:59
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In reply to Post #8
I think they would work with the MK2 but not with the MK1
karmh karmh
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Post #10 11 Mar 2026 21:02
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In reply to Post #7
They look perfect cheers.
framey framey
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Post #11 11 Mar 2026 21:31
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In reply to Post #9
I have the old pro lite grey mk1
Can have a check tomorrow after work
55s 55s
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Post #12 11 Mar 2026 23:00
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In reply to Post #1
Depends if it's a short term need - if so just put a quick link on the cord and hang a lead - proper Carpy in the short term
karmh karmh
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Post #13 11 Mar 2026 23:51
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In reply to Post #12
Even more carpy than putting tungsten in and around the hangers?
55s 55s
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Post #14 12 Mar 2026 07:58
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Yeah 100% - with warm days coming your way would look like a crackheads spoon in days
Joe101
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Post #15 12 Mar 2026 08:25
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Nothing wrong with the old fox swingers. I use a set when I'm fishing a tidal river, sliding adjustable weight. Stood the test of time.
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