carpmagic – next generation expanders

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- 06/03/2010 at 8:27 pm #37635
  greybeard
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  Steve, used 4mm + 6mm for first time today, they worked well but one reservation. Huge variation in size between 4’s and 6’s. How about adding a 5mm to bridge the gap?
- 06/03/2010 at 8:33 pm #97363
  TF_carpmagic
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  greybeard ill mention it to Phil, they are a cracking pellet though im sure you will agree.
- 06/03/2010 at 8:37 pm #97364
  TF_mart16
  i bought a bag of the 4mm today.
  what’s the best way to pump em.
- 06/03/2010 at 9:00 pm #97367
  greybeard
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  Steve, first impression very possitive, tell Phil I reckon you could use a 14/Tubertini 808 with the 6mm whereas a 4mm would be more suited to a 20/808. I’m sure he knows already!!
- 06/03/2010 at 9:10 pm #97368
  TF_boss bait
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  bought some today 4mm will be trying 2moro will leave feedback
- 06/03/2010 at 10:07 pm #97380
  TF_Anthonywaters
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  I would be inteseted to know how you get on too Boss.
- 06/03/2010 at 10:13 pm #97382
  TF_boss bait
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  @Anthonywaters wrote:
  
  I would be inteseted to know how you get on too Boss.
  
  ok will do
- 07/03/2010 at 3:30 pm #97430
  petejones
  Bought a bag of 4mm and 6mm really good pellet when having to fish at 14.5 meters held together really well never fell off during match when shipping out which has been a problem with alot of pellets.
- 07/03/2010 at 5:33 pm #97436
  TF_boss bait
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  used the 4mm ones on todays match but couldn’t give a great opoinion has only had 10 fish 2 on pellet .didnt look to bad didn’t go mushy stayed on the hook (I have been using whizzo expanders not had any trouble with them just thought i would give these a go wouldnt say they are better)out again in the week on a match will try them again
- 07/03/2010 at 6:35 pm #97438
  MrFoxman
  imo there’s is no point of a 5mm version. 4mm and 6mm covers everything, 4’s for small fish, 6’s for big fish.
  
  Well done Phil and co for producing such great pellets.
- 07/03/2010 at 9:22 pm #97491
  greybeard
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  @MrFoxman wrote:
  
  imo there’s is no point of a 5mm version. 4mm and 6mm covers everything, 4’s for small fish, 6’s for big fish.
  
  Well done Phil and co for producing such great pellets.
  
  What about middle-size fish?
- 07/03/2010 at 9:24 pm #97493
  MrFoxman
  ok well how big/small is a middle-sized fish lol?
- 07/03/2010 at 9:44 pm #97498
  greybeard
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  @MrFoxman wrote:
  
  ok well how big/small is a middle-sized fish lol?
  
  As I said earlier the 4mm pellet would suit a 20 hook while the 6mm could hide a 14 hook.
  I would like to be able to offer rigs with 18 and 16 hooks attached for the pellet. I could use VDE Elite 4mm and 6mm which size-wise would fill the gap between the New Generation offerings but would prefer to stick to one pellet (hopefully Phil’s)
- 07/03/2010 at 10:09 pm #97500
  TF_Bucks
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  I used the 4mm today for the first time and caught from the off after breaking the ice, small carp, crucians and skimmers for 7lb 7oz and second in the match. Really impressed, never had one fall off while shipping out to 13m and they stay on well when striking and missing bites.
- 07/03/2010 at 10:42 pm #97508
  TF_D.M.
  Where did you fish Bucks…!
- 08/03/2010 at 8:21 am #97515
  TF_Bucks
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  @D.M. wrote:
  
  Where did you fish Bucks…!
  
  Lanny’s Lagoon, Brinklow. It fished ok, 8lb 6oz won it and both end pegs blanked!!
- 08/03/2010 at 9:25 am #97518
  TF_Daiwa pro
  Just like to say i used the 4mm yesterday for skimmer fishing at 14.5 m and i have to say they are perfect and stay on the hook. i am glad i brought them and tried them out, there are very few expanders on the market which stay on the hook as well as these, well done Ringer’s~clap ~clap
- 08/03/2010 at 10:40 am #97528
  greybeard
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  I think we all agree they seem to be a very good pellet. My thread was mainly directed at size variation which other than MrFoxman has not been adressed. I reckon they have produced what I have always looked for which is a bloody good 8mm expander. Seems to be a need for another pellet to bridge the gap, there are a number of alternatives that could fit the bill but I (and Phil pressumably) dont want to mix brands.
- 09/03/2010 at 5:28 pm #97732
  dukey
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  I definitely agree they are a great expander. what i really like is they are so easy to prepare. even i can manage it they must be idiot proof
- 09/03/2010 at 7:09 pm #97751
  Anonymous
  Just a quick question, i’m going to try these for the first time on thursday what’s the best way to pump them (Pump and leave overnight ?)..Thanks Rob
- 09/03/2010 at 7:12 pm #97753
  MrFoxman
  @frost wrote:
  
  Just a quick question, i’m going to try these for the first time on thursday what’s the best way to pump them (Pump and leave overnight ?)..Thanks Rob
  
  Yep just pump them the night before, stick them in a air tight bag and leave in the fridge.
- 09/03/2010 at 7:20 pm #97757
  dukey
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  You can soak them anyway you like foxman. i have soaked them overnight in cold water and just squezzed them to make sure they all sink or simply pellet pump them. it only takes one pump to sink them. the real beauty is you can just leave them in water and they dont change consistancy. i am not sure you can go wrong with them
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