Accessories
There are various accessories on this page ranging from attractors, Braid Scissors and Split-Ring Pliers to Duo-Lok Snaps , Smart Lock Links, Bait Needles & Sharpening Stones. Please scroll down the page to see what's available.
Lure Flippers
These Lure Flippers are a great secret weapon of mine and I use them to dress all my lures and plugs. They not only give me extra strike points that predatory fish aim for, but they also add extra vibration and movement to my lure, as they are designed to wobble on retrieve. Use these to dress your own plugs, Toby's Spinner baits, spoons, Flying C's and even Shads to give that special touch, that turns a good lure into a great lure.
Tail Fin Flippers
TOP TIP: If you are thinking of dressing your favourite lures and plugs, take my advice and buy a pair of our split ring pliers. They are only cheap, and they will save you hours of frustration trying to open strong split rings with your finger nails. I should know, I've been there before, until I realized you could buy such a tool!
Oval Lure Flippers
I often get asked what I use to connect my lures to my trace line. The two most critical factors that I look for in a link are that they must be as unobtrusive (small) as possible & combined with maximum strength.
It always amazes me when I meet a fellow angler that has all the right tackle, and then has his lure attached by a big shiny swivel and snap link. This is guaranteed to spook 90% of Bass that come anywhere near his lure. The other is the angler that has his lure attached to a tiny size 8 American snap swivel!! I almost pray he doesn't hit into a decent fish as an 8lb Bass will open up a link like that in seconds!
One of the best snaps available at the moment that is reasonably priced and unbelievably strong is the duo-lok snap. Developed in America these snaps were designed to withstand the enormous pressures developed when tackling seriously hard fighting fish, fish that would make mincemeat of the connecters used by 99% of British anglers. I only trust connecting one of my lures to one of these duo-lok snaps.
The two sizes I use are simply small and large, and the pictures below indicate the Duo-loks that are best suited.
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Small
Duo-lok 80lb breaking strain. 30g, 50g fine wire and 30g heavy duty hook. Also all 40g metal lures and 40g shads. |
Large
Duo-Lok 140lb breaking strain
50g and 90g Heavy duty hook. Also 9inch Shads. |
Smart Lock Links (with swivel attachment)
The ultimate link between lure and line! The smart lock is rated to 70lbs, with the added bonus of an equally strong swivel to minimize line kink, and a fish levering itself off against the lure. Fits all sizes of lure from the 30g right up to 90g
A must have for all braid anglers: no more chewed ends, and long feathered strands hanging off swivels etc. These braid scissors cut braid like a hot knife through butter. Quality stainless steel, Double serrated on both edges and razor sharp, provide precise cut, and snips braided lines with ease.
Save yourself hours of frustration and broken fingernails trying to open strong split-rings. This simple little tool designed in the USA will hold open most split-rings so that you can add or remove hooks, Lure Flippers, Swivels etc.
Lug & Ragworm Baiting Needles - present your baits perfectly without damaging or bursting the worm with this specialist baiting needle.
Great to have in your tackle box. 10x 7" Fire-Tailed Jellies,plus 5x wide gape jelly hooks - comes with full instructions to rig these like the pro's. Deadly for Cod, Bass & Pollack from shore, pier or boat.
A must in every anglers armoury. Razor Sharp hooks mean more fish landed, full stop!! This sharpening stone is American made, and comes in its own soft leather pouch to give you years of trouble free sharpening, and peace of mind when that rod tip doubles over and your razor sharp hooks find there mark.
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