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This is a dedicated thread for discussing article: Splitstop - The Biggest Innovation since the Hair-Rig?
Splitstop - The Biggest Innovation since the Hair-Rig?
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Berty
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erm...........................................................................no.
geoffmaynard
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Ermm.... yes! That all make a lot of sense. I'll have a go. it's only a couple of quid - what's to lose?
cg74
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"what's to lose" Errm, at a guess a couple quid?!!
Two questions:
How do you get the bait onto the hair and how much line is taken with each half rotation of the stop?
geoffmaynard
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A 1) Push the blobbed or knotted hair through the bait with a baiting needle - same as you normally would.
A 2) it looks like about 2 to 3mm
A 2) it looks like about 2 to 3mm
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geoffmaynard
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Yeah, maybe so. I reckon PVA probably takes that title - we all have our own opinions. I've yet to see these splitstops but they look pretty good to me. I can see applications for them
Mr Cholmondeley-Corker (PaSC)
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I would normally pull the hair through the bait with the hook on the end of a needle.
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geoffmaynard
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cg74
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So corn and small boilies are a no, no then. I was under the impression a baiting needle wouldn't be needed, must have misread LaGuna's posts on another thread.
Shortening your hair length by 2 to 3mm could be handy (if that's how much it reduces by?), may well buy a packet but a major innovation it ain't.
geoffmaynard
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I don't usually post links to other sites but this one is to a dead site anyway:
www.fishing.co.uk
The article was originally accompanied by the Angling Times cutting to which is referred but the image was lost in a server/software "upgrade".
www.fishing.co.uk
The article was originally accompanied by the Angling Times cutting to which is referred but the image was lost in a server/software "upgrade".
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Berty
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I can tell you that. And it wasn't KM and Mr Middleton as I used to think...
At least we kicked the thread off Geoff
Jeff Woodhouse
Moaning Marlow Meldrew
Just seen this on Chris' website. Still pondering, but what the hell is
. Component for the ROE-LOOP cluster rig
. Component for the MANAKIMBO rig
. Component for the JESUS rig
Am I allowed to tie a Jesus rig if I'm a non-believer?
And -
"Less dangerous to use than a baiting needle"
Only time I stabbed myself with a baiting needle was with a packet of Sonubaits 16mm Hallipellets that had really hard centres for some reason. The needle got deflected and came out the wrong side of the pellet and straight through my finger. I was brave though and pinched down the barb on the needle, pulled it back out and treated the wound with Kryston's Klinik. Carried on fishing, but I doubt that these Splitstops would help in that situation.
Incidentally, Googled Splitstop and found some very nice screws that don't split wood when they go in. So thanks, they look useful.
. Component for the ROE-LOOP cluster rig
. Component for the MANAKIMBO rig
. Component for the JESUS rig
Am I allowed to tie a Jesus rig if I'm a non-believer?
And -
"Less dangerous to use than a baiting needle"
Only time I stabbed myself with a baiting needle was with a packet of Sonubaits 16mm Hallipellets that had really hard centres for some reason. The needle got deflected and came out the wrong side of the pellet and straight through my finger. I was brave though and pinched down the barb on the needle, pulled it back out and treated the wound with Kryston's Klinik. Carried on fishing, but I doubt that these Splitstops would help in that situation.
Incidentally, Googled Splitstop and found some very nice screws that don't split wood when they go in. So thanks, they look useful.
geoffmaynard
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cg74
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Why are they a no no? Just thread 'em on a needle and pull through. Easy peasy!
Because the size of knot/blob shown in the article would split corn and small boilies.
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Oh God not another latest greatest thing since the invention of the wheel,best thing since sliced bread blah blah blah
How long does it take to clip on a new hook link with shortened or lengthened hair, or for that matter how long does it take to actually tie a new hair. Not long and one hell of a lot less fidley than this latest can't do without.
How long does it take to clip on a new hook link with shortened or lengthened hair, or for that matter how long does it take to actually tie a new hair. Not long and one hell of a lot less fidley than this latest can't do without.
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Berty
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i hear it holds bananas particulary well.
laguna
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No need for a big knot or blob guys, the splits are 0.2mm and 0.35mm to accommodate different hair thickness's. A single overhand small knot/blob will be enough to prevent the hair from slipping through.
Will Barnard wrote about the hair length being adjustable and the products ability to be used with or without a loop or needle...
SPLITSTOP's wont suit everyone's particular style of fishing like this, but can still be used normally as a traditional dumbbell with a hair loop, or opened to form a "T" shaped meat stop or even opened completely flat to form a crucifix for holding paste etc. which makes them a little bit more versatile.
When used without a loop or needle, the knotted/blobbed hair can be simply passed through the hole of a pre-drilled bait.
For soft meat, cheese and corn, just pull the knot/blobbed hair through with a small gated baiting needle - the type used for splicing a lead core. Alternatively with dry, firmer baits like Babybel, a needle fly tube punches out a neat little hole ready for the hair to pass through (you can also use those flat-ended ink cartridge needles).
With softer baits not liable to splitting, a simple modified plastic Q-tip with a "V" shaped notch cut in the end of the tube serves as a push tool to feed the knot/blob through quite easily too.
I hope you find them a useful alternative, thanks.
Will Barnard wrote about the hair length being adjustable and the products ability to be used with or without a loop or needle...
SPLITSTOP's wont suit everyone's particular style of fishing like this, but can still be used normally as a traditional dumbbell with a hair loop, or opened to form a "T" shaped meat stop or even opened completely flat to form a crucifix for holding paste etc. which makes them a little bit more versatile.
When used without a loop or needle, the knotted/blobbed hair can be simply passed through the hole of a pre-drilled bait.
For soft meat, cheese and corn, just pull the knot/blobbed hair through with a small gated baiting needle - the type used for splicing a lead core. Alternatively with dry, firmer baits like Babybel, a needle fly tube punches out a neat little hole ready for the hair to pass through (you can also use those flat-ended ink cartridge needles).
With softer baits not liable to splitting, a simple modified plastic Q-tip with a "V" shaped notch cut in the end of the tube serves as a push tool to feed the knot/blob through quite easily too.
I hope you find them a useful alternative, thanks.