Where can I buy.......

[103841]

These micro quick change float connectors?

Never use to have a problem buying them on EBay but I’m struggling to find anything but huge sizes, the micro ones are 20mm long.

 

[mikench]

Bank Tackle on eBay or Drennan do them but those pictured are not float connectors.

Amazon sell these in 3 sizes OKVGO 60pcs Fishing Tackle Running Ledger Slider Beads Snap Links Swivels 3 Size with Box

 

[Keith M]

I often use these when I’m legering for Barbel and Chub on my small rivers and streams using ½oz or smaller weights (see pic)




Keith

 

[tigger]

I use them but find the placcy bits come away from the swivel so often pull those placcy bits off first.
I prefer em without the obtrusive placy bits anyhow.

 

[108831]

Look on the accessory section on Benwick sports,they do several different sorts,you might prefer another type...

 

[103841]

Thanks for all the advice, I’m really fussy when it comes to these clips, found some made by Matrix in a size 16 which should be micro size but without the plastic caps, as said they eventually fall off anyway.

 

[sam vimes]

I used to use the smaller size snap link swivels as float adaptors after giving up on standard silicone adaptors. However, I eventually gave up on them for a couple of reasons. The prime reason was that most of the floats that were available were loaded. Many were loaded to such a degree that the weight of these snap links left you very little room for shotting variations. The second issue was that I found that they seemed to cause undue tangles.

I tried the Drennan Flexible Float Links for a while. They work well enough, but the sleeves are too delicate and tend to split. If you don't notice in time, that'll usually result in a float disappearing. The next move was to Drennan Swivel Float Attachments and others similar. The Drennan are more robust than some other brands I've tried. As they are available in lots of places, these are the ones I tend to stick to. However, I can concede that the majority of my wagglers (that I'd use an adaptor with) being Harrell and Drennan might help. They tend to fit either very well.

 

[sam vimes]

Quite a few snap swivels of various types available at Bobco. The smallest I can find are 16s branded by Matrix.

 

[tigger]

I've just been looking on ebay and theres an Irish seller with mustads in all sizes down to 20's.

Mustad Barrel Swivel with Safety Snap Black All Sizes Predator Pike Fishing | eBay

Just got some 18's me'sell

 

[103841]

^^^^nice find!

 

[sam vimes]

This might be one of the little foibles of the numbering changes that some of the UK brands have adopted in the last few years. Preston swivels used to go as small as size 24. Since the renumbering the smallest are now labelled as 14s. You may be lucky, but Mustad size 20 might not be as small as you'd hope.

 

[103841]

I’ll let you know soon enough!

 

[sam vimes]

I’ll let you know soon enough!

As long as they don't turn out to be 2/0s (If they even size them the same as sea fishing hooks).

 

[tigger]

If they don't turn out to be as small as we hoped they're gonn'a be ok for something. If they are as small as they're advertised as being then i'll be buying some more.

 

[John Keane]

These are tiny and are just the job. I always use them for waggler fishing.

Preston Pellet Waggler Kit Attachments Floats 5055977473475 | eBay

 

[John Keane]

Or these and replace the tapered silicone sleeves and bar with two of the micro float stops for a neater, more flexible job.

Preston WAGGLER ADAPTORS Adapters Floats 5055977441610 | eBay

 

[108831]

Seymo do silicon sliding float adaptors,the plastic bit definitely does not fall out,ever...

 

[103841]

These arrived today and are just perfect for my needs, featherlight and 20mm long.

 

[sam vimes]

These arrived today and are just perfect for my needs, featherlight and 20mm long.

Does that mean that you haven't actually bought the Mustad size 20s?

 

[103841]

No Chris, ordered some of them as well, not arrived yet.