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clipping down bait

#1 Post by lad123 »

Just wondering what can you use to clip down bait if you are not using breakaway impact leads
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#2 Post by lowie69 »

Use imps or breakaway bait shields
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Specimen Fish 2024: Shore Rockling (3) 36cm, 34cm, 31cm; Thick Lipped Mullet (2) 58cm, 57cm; Smooth Hound (1) 109cm; Sting Ray (1)125cm; Ballan Wrasse (1) 48cm ; Corkwing Wrasse (1) 24.8cm. Golden Grey Mullet (2) 43cm, 1.8lb; 40.6cm, 1.55lb;
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#4 Post by bassmania787 »

imps definately
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#5 Post by lad123 »

thanks lads .... going fishing at the weekend and the shop i am buying the grip leads dont have the breakaway ones
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#6 Post by SaltOnlyAngler »

Imps
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#7 Post by donal domeney »

Your existing clip down rigs may not fit a new set up.
An extra snap swivel might be needed to be put onto the rig.
Specimen Fish 2024: Shore Rockling (3) 36cm, 34cm, 31cm; Thick Lipped Mullet (2) 58cm, 57cm; Smooth Hound (1) 109cm; Sting Ray (1)125cm; Ballan Wrasse (1) 48cm ; Corkwing Wrasse (1) 24.8cm. Golden Grey Mullet (2) 43cm, 1.8lb; 40.6cm, 1.55lb;
Total species boat/shore: 45
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Re: clipping down bait

#8 Post by red »

If you cast otg the gemini solos are very good. Bigger hooks like a 4/0 dont work too well in them tho and some heavier 2/0s will be a bit big too. For over head thumps or pendulum the imps are just as good and a little cheaper but for otg the solo wins out for me. Ive never had one not open after the cast and im using them about 12 months.

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