Tackleback Questions

[Pigdog]

Hey there
I was just searching up Tackleback info on here

To Save , vibes , HB's ( can you save Plastics on them ??)
I have just got a Light one will that be ok
Or should i have went the Heavy?

SO do u wait till the whole thing slide over top of lure ?
Then just pull straight back( any tips)

Sorry just never used one

any help would be good.
( IF THERE IS INFO ON HERE Or ANYWHERE I HAVE MISSED CAN U SEND ME THE LINK, PLEASE)

Dean

[Matrix]

The light one will be sufficient for bream lures, especially when u consider the light lines normally used when breaming. Ideally you should have 2, like I do. A light one for small/smallish lures and a big one for bass/barra lures

The idea of tacklebacks (I'm assuming u mean the one that slides down the line and not the ones connected to a pole), is for it to knock it free so it helps when u can drop it from near vertical. Some tacklebacks have chains built in to grab parts of the lure but they arent really readily available in Oz.

If the first drop doesnt work, just do it over and over and jig it a bit. Remember to make sure the metal bits on the tackleback are smooth, or it'll fray/cut the line!

Hope this helps

[Pigdog]

thats what i was after
Thanks for info.

Dean

[breamanater]

Pigdog

Tackle backs r worth every cent. but im not to sure about using them on plastics usually the chane will grab the trebles.

alex

[IceManDude]

i have the medium tackleback and use it on all lures, well those that are snagged underwater

i'd hate to think how many lures i would have lost if it wasn't for the tackleback

also the amount of times i get the thing out and it 'scares' the lure off the snag...

[Pigdog]

How long is the rope u have connected ?

Dean

[IceManDude]

8m i think

i have the rope on a small handline

[lucks13]

Are these any good land based?
sorry for the hijack
cheers
Heath

[Cortinaboy]

Useful landbased, but you need to have the tackleback run down the line, so if the angle of the line isn't great enough, the tackleback won't slide down to the lure and it won't work. Have to do some tricky manouvering of rod held high and line held tight to encourage it to go down. Easier if the lure is snagged close to shore or if the water is deep. Useless for shallow water if the lure is snagged a long way out (shore based that is of course).

[IceManDude]

Originally Posted by lucks13

Are these any good land based?
sorry for the hijack
cheers
Heath

most will say no but i have used it heaps landbased and yet to lose a lure. It can be a lot more difficult as it works best from a vertical angle.

[lucks13]

Originally Posted by Cortinaboy

Useful landbased, but you need to have the tackleback run down the line, so if the angle of the line isn't great enough, the tackleback won't slide down to the lure and it won't work. Have to do some tricky manouvering of rod held high and line held tight to encourage it to go down. Easier if the lure is snagged close to shore or if the water is deep. Useless for shallow water if the lure is snagged a long way out (shore based that is of course).

Makes perfect sense, cheers mate.
Heath

[Minnows]

I've found the success rate of using a tackle back land based to be extremely high, I wouldn't leave home without it.

[IceManDude]

Originally Posted by MinnowMan

I've found the success rate of using a tackle back land based to be extremely high, I wouldn't leave home without it.

i second that

[Breamingwithjoy]

If you are in a situation where the angle of the dangle is not quite right get someone to hold the rod as high as they can and then really fling the TB down the line. Word of warning check you r leader knot for damage after using it as it can give it an almight knock. No good getting the lure back and losing it to a fish next cast because your knot pops.

[lucks13]

Would 4lb leader handle it?