korum maggot clips

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Jim Crosskey 2

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Hello all

I tried these out a couple of times recently, and had a couple of really good results. However, I've seen on a few post here about how the points aren't sharp enough and I have to agree! All the bites I've had on them have been within about 10 or 15 minutes of casting in - after that, the maggots are all dead (because the point has "burst" the maggot too much).

So, what I want to know is this: how do I sharpen the point? Please don't post a reply saying "exactly how you sharpen a hook point" because that's something I've never done! But I'd be willing to know/ learn....

Incidentally, I'm not really a carper (though the best results I've had on the clips are both carp!), but it seems like you lot have all the best tricks up your sleeves - or in your tackle boxes!

Thanks in advance

jim
 
GrahamM

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I use the Fox diamond file hook sharperner, but any decent file or oil stone will do the job.
 
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christian tyroll

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hi jim you can get hook sharpening stones and supposedly you use these but when i tried the matt black paint finish came off and the clip was then quite shiny. i would be interested to hear how others do it!
 
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Jim Crosskey 2

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Graham

That's great, but I'm not sure I know how it works! What I'm hoping someone can tell me is how I use the hook sharpener once I have it....

Appreciate the replies chaps, but more specifics please.

Will bear in mind the black marker pen - this I already have!

cheers

jim
 
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BAZ (Angel of the North) aka Fester

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As already said with a hook file, or alternativly, if you have the time or patience, tie a madussa rig as it will give better presentation. I had two tench on this rig this evening.
 
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Jim Crosskey 2

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thanks frothey - though judging from your picture, I'm not sure that's advice I should take!
 
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Jim Crosskey 2

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Baz

I understand how to do this (though I haven't done it yet) - how many maggots do you put on the rig? I've tended to go for between 7 and 10....
 
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Frothey

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judging by your pic, you like to watch yourself stroke the point....


agree with you there baz, much prefer threading them with needle and thread. upto 30 if i can be rrrsed!
 
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BAZ (Angel of the North) aka Fester

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This is where a quick change clip can come in handy. You can have another madussa tied up ready to go if you get a run on your first rig. I think I'd be more tempted to use a maggot clip in the summer if the fish were really haveing it.
 
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chalky

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now now ladies dont be naughty, about the korda clip sharpenit towards the point then finnish it of with a black [matt] marker pen [water proof lol].tight lines ....chalky.
 
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