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Hi lads are crimp pliers a must or do normal pliers work. Also how tight do you do the crimes as I have read they should be able to slide?
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i just use normal ones i just give it one at top and one at bottom just judge how hard you crimpit, to hard and you cut into line and to soft it slides up and down what i think will fray your line anyway so just a nice gentle crimp to hold it in place should work.
trial and error i say, everyone has there own way thats mine.
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Cheers Mick. Do you use srt springs for breakaway rigs ? I use a Gemini normally but going to learn to cast otg soon and can't see how the hook would stay clipped up ?Comment
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Daz did you go to farra comp lolComment
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normally just use pulley rigs using breakaway imps/ have a few with springs.Originally posted by dazzzzbo View Post
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I don't have a clue with sea rigs as it's come a long way since I used to go. I have been using pulley rigs but have been looking at rigs with more hooks ie flapper etc.
What's an up and over rig mate ?Comment
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Daz I got some diagrams of rigs if ya want them there is loads to help you with all the info you need , lawtonComment
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I don't like using normal pliers cos ya can squash the ends of the crimps which might cut ya line.
Here's a link with loads of rigs on for ya to try.
All the gear, no idea.Comment
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Prefer to use silicon sliders myselfComment
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Crimp pliers
I use a set of 'Fox' crimp pliers, which I have found very good.Originally posted by dazzzzbo View Post
They seam the centre of the crimp with a series of indents.
You should only apply enough pressure to stop the crimp from sliding, but not so much that you thin the diameter dramatically....it's hard to describe as it is feel...and practise ?
I haven't had any fail as yet....touch wood....
They were around £13 quid...and have paid for themselves...IMHO!
Green Handles, with lanyard....will look on fleaB...see if I can spot them ?
Mel....
Mine are 'Fox Predator', which seem to have been superseded by the 'Fox Rage'...Look the same but some of the piccies on FleaB seem to show some pliers with only 1 pair of anvils? It is the type with 2 sets you want, as the smaller size is perfect for 0.8mm crimps which is the size I use on all my rigs.
http://www.procastangling.co.uk/crim.........Predator @ £9.99p...1 pair left !!!.... I was robbed ?Comment
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Try the breakaway adjustable crimps. You can apply them with normal pliers if your careful due to the rubber inserts inside of the crimp. Just consider though that adding crimps will weaken the line to an extent so apply them carefully so you don't end up with crack offs etc"In order to becomes old and wise, first you must be young and stupid."
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I know there is a special quad crimp tool which works by crimping all four sides,not damaging line in process
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Have you any details Bob ?Originally posted by spongebob View PostI know there is a special quad crimp tool which works by crimping all four sides,not damaging line in process
Sounds useful !
Mel....
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Sell them on ebay mate They are actually used for electrical connections!!!!Comment
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The round nose do the job perfect and dont crack the crimp
like pliers do see the other post (Fao dazzz) they are only 99p now
I bend surgical stainless steel to make rotters they are a good bit of kit.Comment
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