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Post by THURSOMAN on Mar 6, 2012 19:39:22 GMT -1
Nice one Phil be great to hear how you get on trying it out. I think it's great you can set up a few lures above the "spring" and have you own wee shoal of fish dancing about. The only negative for me with this is I like to add a jig head or heavy shad on the very bottom for Cod lurking at the very bottom but don't suppose you can have everything. A comprimise might be to cover your lead weight with holo to act as an attractor. Chris
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Post by steve1 on Mar 7, 2012 7:50:48 GMT -1
try this link www.agmdiscountfishing.co.uk/ under terminal tackle only place in UK i can find that sells this Spectastic recoil cord . looks an interesting rig Steve
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Post by philpot on Mar 7, 2012 9:31:57 GMT -1
Okay, I have watched this about 6 times now and I simply do not understand how it works. If the lead has the only bit of elastic, how the hell does it make them dance as they do in the film. I could see some dancing if the elastic is above the lures but not below. I would be grateful if anyone can explain to this old tart what you can see that I can't. Phil
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Post by esoxuk on Mar 7, 2012 11:48:16 GMT -1
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Post by philpot on Mar 8, 2012 13:31:44 GMT -1
'Tremble' Phil, these lures in the film are going mad, surely that is not a mere tremble of the tip. No, I just dont see how it works, I know, it must be me but there you go. Phil
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Post by THURSOMAN on Mar 10, 2012 11:58:47 GMT -1
Yup this is not easy to figure out if just thinking it's only the recoil rig imparting this action. The action on these lures are a result of a number of factors in addition to the pull from above (Rod tip) and below. ( stretchy line) The major factor here is the short length of line that is no doubt being used so that the lure can be worked from side to side as well as simply up and down. Also the lures themselves are very springy in nature. Obviously the longer the length of line the more restricted in movement the lure becomes so the you are limited to an up and down action and this is where the recoil rig along with a nice springy lure can make all the difference. Obviously the current of water affects things too. Normally the only snappy action you can impart is on the pull. The less weight and resistance the better for this. This is why the recoil is good because you are not moving the lead weight much it's the stretchy section getting involved more. Now when you impart a quick flick up then down the recoil is causing the lure to come up quick then instead of relying on gravity to lower your lure the elastic section is pulling back . But this is all dependant on how heavy your weight, whether the weight is on the bottom of seabed, current flow and strength of elastic used. Clear as mud or what. ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by izzetafox on Mar 10, 2012 15:51:11 GMT -1
I may be being simple but my thinking is look at the set up in fresh air first.
If you hang the lead below the lure on elastic and wiggle the rod tip then the whole set up will bounce and spring all over the place.
I know that water will have a significant dampening effect but surely the reaction will still be much greater than without the elastic and as such should impart more life to it.
Wouldn't braid be better than mono? You are looking for as much 'bounce' to be imparted by the lead on the elastic, the stretchy mono would reduce this wouldn't it?
As you say only effective in a straight down scenario I guess.
Oh this is all too much for my aging mind......
I intend to give this a try soon just to see.
Terry
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Post by THURSOMAN on Mar 10, 2012 20:00:55 GMT -1
Hi Terry you're dead right about braid been better for this. Basically you want nothing affecting the "pull" on this set up. If there was elastic between the rod tip and lure then you'll have little control on making that lure dance. It's the return pull from the elastic between the lure and lead weight that will make the difference. Yup try it out mate and see what you think. Certainly something I'll experiment with this season. Chris
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