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Post by skatenchips on Mar 20, 2007 18:51:39 GMT
So far i have binned my "once used" rigs, only saving the parts that have not corroded. I have just read an article that sez.......when you finish fishing for the day......pop the rig back in the plastic hook wallet and spray in WD40......makes sense and will try it.!!! But are there any other tips i can try to prolong the life of my beautifully crafted rigs...............ol salty is making quick work of my rigs parts.......  im in save a penny mode..!!!!! Gaz |
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Post by bazza on Mar 20, 2007 18:55:22 GMT
try soaking them in fresh water for a couple of hours then shake them off and hang them up some where to dry.
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Post by stevieboy on Mar 20, 2007 19:41:21 GMT
I stopped using rig wallets for used rigs, I use rolls of foam, it allows the rigs to dry off. A quick dip in fresh water then back on the foam roll.
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Post by solehunter on Mar 20, 2007 23:15:39 GMT
Never had a problem, i just change the hooks.
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Post by skatenchips on Mar 21, 2007 11:09:54 GMT
appreciate ya comments fellers...........as per usual the cheques in the post........  Gaz |
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Post by pegasus on Mar 21, 2007 20:51:38 GMT
you could try using silicon sliders instead of crimps for a start, the cause far less ware and tear than crimps and it means if you lose or replace hooks, you can adjust the rig easily so any snood length will fit. I personally would never replace hooks unless they were knackered, but if you have spare snoods on the beach with you you can take the used ones home and sharpen them
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Post by Pete B on Mar 21, 2007 20:55:20 GMT
Silicon sliders ?? interesting! Are they a fresh water thing?
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Post by maghouse on Mar 21, 2007 21:17:29 GMT
No - I use silicon sliders - a Breakaway product - but he will only sell to you direct as he has to hand make each one ! Not sold in the shops.
They allow you to adjust the rig each time and more forgiving than a straight crimp onto a rig body.
Better than this is the FOX Rig/float stops - brilliant for adjusting rigs & as rubber - much kinder than crimps and they lock solid (as near as you need !)
Going back to rig use - I re-use rig bodys all the time, check for abrasion especially around the lead knot & if you are using metal crimps, that the line is not 'frayed at the crimp edge otherwise it will create a weak point.
I will replace fine hooks just about every trip (bigger 1/0 plus can be reused) & replace snood line after 3/4 uses unless clearly damaged or kinked (line like Amnesia will pull out most kinks).
Unless your 6 numbers have come up - no need to replace complete rigs each time !
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Post by Pete B on Mar 21, 2007 21:37:18 GMT
Thats interesting about the hand made sliders, a bit quicker than tying stop knots with powergum then?
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Post by maghouse on Mar 21, 2007 21:46:24 GMT
Just a bit - I cant get on with powergum at all, seem to use about a yard per knot !!!
Either of the 2 above is so much quicker than powergum and a lot neater IMHO ...
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Post by skatenchips on Mar 22, 2007 1:02:53 GMT
thanks Mag.no i aint won the lotto..it comes from freshwater fishin for too long mate....specially with small hooks and rig bits bein cheaper,i always binned em..!!!! but ive noticed in this bit o the sport how the £££ add up. i have been using stop knots on multi rigs,but those other 2 thingies you mention are well worth a look. and as for the price of hooks....shiiiite cant effin believe how dear they are..!!! packs of 7 hooks bout £1 . 90 i get 50 size 22,s for £2......much much rag can i squeeeze on one o them.....lol thanks for the help Gaz |
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Post by pegasus on Mar 22, 2007 9:23:33 GMT
You do not need to buy the sliders simply make them, I have 50m lengts of silicon tubing each time i buy it and simply cut a few hundred 4/5mm sections each time i need some.
five of these sliders will hold a rig in place and secure during a Pendulum cast with an 8oz lead
I also buy my hooks in 100's
Kamasan seabeak size 6 up to size 1 are a fiver
Kamasan b-940 aberdeens are 7 quid for 100
Cascade swivels cost a bomb retail so i buy trade direct from breakaway
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Post by skatenchips on Mar 22, 2007 10:53:08 GMT
appreciate your info Pegasus..thanks ......however it does ask the question.... If,as the home page sez we have collectively over 160 members of which it has to be said i have only seen about 10% on here, that to me,shouts of quite a bit of buying power.Now being 100 miles away doesnt give me any "good" local knowledge of who might be prepared to help us out .....re a decent discount on tackle,but if any of the fellers felt that their local shop would be prepared to either offer a mail order discount....or...across the counter.we could draw up a list of regularly used tackle....ie line/hooks/rig bits.......all these items as i am quickly finding out will certainly dent our pockets over a long season. I am aware everybody has their own fav,s but if we make a "popular list" of tackle items /and a local supplier that keeps them.maybe we can save ourselves some ££££££. Although i know e.bay and the like are probly getting there fair share of our money,maybe our collective pressure might be enough to get an interested tackle shop owner on our side. As an individual i have been cut throat over 30 yrs playing 4 local shops in order to get the best deal......but after all to them "we are just bizzness" and nothing more. Any thoughts..!!!!!!!!! Cheers Gaz |
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Post by pegasus on Mar 22, 2007 11:54:54 GMT
I have 2 trade catalogues i use for buying any fishing gear i want, whether it be rig components or rods/reels.
I never buy from shops and i will tell you why.
this is just an example mind
I can buy 20 sets of storm mackerel silvers (macky rigs) for 8.50, that's with vat included.
recomended retail on those is 65p per set, My local shop sells them for £1.50 each!
Sakuma rig body 80lb, £7.50 in the shops, I get it for 4.50.
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Post by peterpan3494 on Mar 22, 2007 12:03:36 GMT
blimey someones getting ripped off
cut out the middle man and think your gunna be quids in
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