Multipliers on a tripod

[CoarseanglerSteve]

Do you use those Dexter QR swivels?

??? Nope, never tried them. Had to google them to see what they were

 

[Kine262]

??? Nope, never tried them. Had to google them to see what they were

I think that was probably meant for me Steve, as there is one tied onto the end of the shock leader on my reel in the photo.

I used to use them a lot but not much nowadays.

 

[Trampster]

??? Nope, never tried them. Had to google them to see what they were

Me too, and I presume you are talking about QF swivels not QR!

Dexter Q-F Swivel

The QF Swivel is a unique two part swivel which consists of a swivelled body and a detachable eye. The idea is to tie the body onto the end of your leader and then fit an eye on to each of your rigs. This then allows you to quickly change rigs whilst fishing so as to maximise fishing time. This...

www.veals.co.uk

 

[Kine262]

Me too, and I presume you are talking about QF swivels not QR!

Dexter Q-F Swivel

The QF Swivel is a unique two part swivel which consists of a swivelled body and a detachable eye. The idea is to tie the body onto the end of your leader and then fit an eye on to each of your rigs. This then allows you to quickly change rigs whilst fishing so as to maximise fishing time. This...

www.veals.co.uk

That’s them. They are strong and secure but can be a bit fiddly, especially if your fingers are a bit wet or slippy with bait.

 

[Topwater]

QFs are good for keys that you need to take off a bunch (tractor, quad, trailer locks etc) but I don't use them for fishing anymore

 

[Mr Fish]

Jealousy is such an ugly thing!


P.s. How's the head?

I really don’t care what way my rods face, lol

Erm, delicate! And all the arm waving and hugging has made me achy today!

 

[Topwater]

Just been reminded of another way to keep rods straight and secure in a tripod - file/sand a flat edge on the butt cap and glue a corresponding suitable flat surface in the cup that the rod will 'key' in to. These ideas come from overseas big fish specialists shore fishing for large running fish using sizeable live and deadbait rigs with reels in free spool and ratchets engaged. The idea being to stop rods bouncing out of the rest whilst ensuring line is able to flow freely at all times and can't get trapped. I've read articles by those who have gone to the effort of fixing masonry eyelets into favourite marks to securely tie down their rests. Another has built a 'rocket launcher' and bait table arrangement in situ on his shore edge property - lucky man, somewhere I saw a picture of a full blown fighting chair fixed down on a rock mark - so not exactly UK standard requirements !

 

[Grimleyfiendish]

Whatever happened to the tried /trusted pebble placed tightly in the butt cap to keep things from twisting ? it's all you ever need to keep reels upright, pebbles are freely available from any good beaches and rock marks and fit all size butt caps, but you can have custom ones made in any colour that Halfords stock.

 

[spiderfur]

That’s them. They are strong and secure but can be a bit fiddly, especially if your fingers are a bit wet or slippy with bait.

still use them and like them, getting a bit hard to get hold of though

 

[Trampster]

still use them and like them, getting a bit hard to get hold of though

Google search brings some up in stock:

Dexter QF Swivels (Quick Fix)

Unique Quick change swivel Two part design allows quick change of rigs Popular with match anglers Fasten the body to your mainline and the eye to your trace Locks firmly in place Chrome finish Corrosion resistant

ftduk.net

 

[Tournamag]

Just been reminded of another way to keep rods straight and secure in a tripod - file/sand a flat edge on the butt cap and glue a corresponding suitable flat surface in the cup that the rod will 'key' in to. These ideas come from overseas big fish specialists shore fishing for large running fish using sizeable live and deadbait rigs with reels in free spool and ratchets engaged. The idea being to stop rods bouncing out of the rest whilst ensuring line is able to flow freely at all times and can't get trapped. I've read articles by those who have gone to the effort of fixing masonry eyelets into favourite marks to securely tie down their rests. Another has built a 'rocket launcher' and bait table arrangement in situ on his shore edge property - lucky man, somewhere I saw a picture of a full blown fighting chair fixed down on a rock mark - so not exactly UK standard requirements !

You can get butt caps with the slots already moulded in them

 

[Tournamag]

still use them and like them, getting a bit hard to get hold of though

Have a stash here of them! i don't use them now

 

[Tournamag]

Google search brings some up in stock:

Dexter QF Swivels (Quick Fix)

Unique Quick change swivel Two part design allows quick change of rigs Popular with match anglers Fasten the body to your mainline and the eye to your trace Locks firmly in place Chrome finish Corrosion resistant

ftduk.net

Yeah great no stock!

 

[stan m]

You can get butt caps with the slots already moulded in them

Fuji make them but only 19 and 22mm ID. Some wider butts you would need to glue in a small insert to accept them.

Fuji Rubber Butt Cap (Gimbal) - Ferrules,Trim Rings,Butt Caps,Gimbals,Winding Checks, Buttons - Handles & Grips

Fuji Rubber Butt Caps , this butt cap has a Cross moulded into the rear end of it to accommodate fighting pads. 45 mm long 25 mm diameter at the smal

www.guidesnblanks.com

 

[Tournamag]

Fuji make them but only 19 and 22mm ID. Some wider butts you would need to glue in a small insert to accept them.

Fuji Rubber Butt Cap (Gimbal) - Ferrules,Trim Rings,Butt Caps,Gimbals,Winding Checks, Buttons - Handles & Grips

Fuji Rubber Butt Caps , this butt cap has a Cross moulded into the rear end of it to accommodate fighting pads. 45 mm long 25 mm diameter at the smal

www.guidesnblanks.com

I'm sure an Expert of your Calibre could soon Find out how to Stick one up there Butt's?

 

[spiderfur]

Google search brings some up in stock:

Dexter QF Swivels (Quick Fix)

Unique Quick change swivel Two part design allows quick change of rigs Popular with match anglers Fasten the body to your mainline and the eye to your trace Locks firmly in place Chrome finish Corrosion resistant

ftduk.net

Cheers trampster

 

[Trampster]

Cheers trampster

Tournamag says they are out of stock too. I didn't see that? Anyway a Google search may turn up someone with some stock.

 

[Tournamag]

Tournamag says they are out of stock too. I didn't see that? Anyway a Google search may turn up someone with some stock.

Nil/nought/Zilch it looks like been taken over by Kiddy's?

 

[Tournamag]

Cheers trampster

Did say have a pile here if interested?

 

[spiderfur]

Did say have a pile here if interested?

oops sorry Tournamag, missed that . Yes would be. I think I'm just stuck in my ways, but have always liked them