Damn Paper Clips

[ThrowingTimber]

saw the same thing happen to Gary2 (Gary Hull) under point Judith light on a Real nice bass that started head shaking.

Those clips are not infinite. I use them on one outing and throw them away.

Folks keep using the same clip over and over thinking its an infinite sort of strength in that little paperclip. I actually heard one caster (novice) stating that he purchased one production rod over the other.. because the clips fit inside the guide rings... meaning he reels the clip all the way to the reel when hes done..

Bummer you lost the fish DZ! But you're the kind of guy who can shake it off and get back out there

[Liv2Fish]

[QUOTE=ThrowingTimber;1006208]
meaning he reels the clip all the way to the reel when hes done..

I know someone who tries to do that almost every cast....He's getting better though....

Castanova....

[scottw]

while landing a good size fish for Admiral Nelson a few weeks back in heavy surf the bucktail came off the clip that he was using...we were stunned but determined that when he'd retied after breaking off just prior to that he'd tied the clip on upside down...I've been using these for years...only seen two failures, the other was the result of me tying the thing on upside down...still prefer to tie direct as much as possible

[DZ]

Just replaced my four leaders with Coastlocks. I should have listened to my friend Zeke many years ago - who looked at the Breakaway clips - said "no way", and then added, "why would you use anything named Breakaway? Might as well name it swimaway"

Piemma - I remember tying everything direct to leader on Block. Going back to old school - Thanks for the memories.

Good luck everyone.
DZ

[cow tamer]

Dennis,
Your equation might also work with an arrow as well

Bi + Ne = SB 2
or
Bi + Ne --> SB 2

[DZ]

Originally Posted by cow tamer

Dennis,
Your equation might also work with an arrow as well

Bi + Ne = SB 2
or
Bi + Ne --> SB 2

I know - I've got the fever.

[BigFish]

Been using the Breakaway clips for years and btw....the same clips! I keep using them until they may show a sign of bending out which almost never happens! I have not bought new clips in about 4-5 years! Just have to make sure you tie onto the right end and check them periodically to make sure the line does not slide to the opposite end which can happen! I have always said these clips are great but why not have a closed end where the line ties on?? THIS IS NOT TO SAY ANY OF THIS HAPPENED TO YOU DENNIS AND I AM SURE IT DID NOT....JUST FOR OTHERS WHO MAY NOT BE FAMILIAR WITH THESE TYPES OF CLIPS!