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06-25-2009, 07:00 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2000
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Red Gill Droppers
I have a shop here in Newport looking to carry/stock some Red Gill droppers. 3 1/2 inch size. (Which, with all the juve sandeels around are hot by the way) Anyone know of a distributer that carries them?
Thanks,
DZ
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DZ
Recreational Surfcaster
"Limit Your Kill - Don't Kill Your Limit"
Bi + Ne = SB 2
If you haven't heard of the Snowstorm Blitz of 1987 - you someday will.
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06-25-2009, 07:47 AM
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Join Date: May 2001
Location: Rhode Island
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You have to get them direct from Red Gill in the UK and you have to pay up front with a credit card and the price fluctuates with the exchange rate. It's not worth it if you don't buy a fairly significant amount. If you only want 50pcs, the shipping will eat up much of the margin.
Sharp manufactures with good stuff don't deal with certain U.S. based fishing tackle distributors because they have a reputation of copying products and having them manufactured by a third party.
contact email below:
Jamie.Pearce@swiftworldwide.co.uk |
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06-25-2009, 10:15 AM
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Geezer Gone Wild
Join Date: Nov 2001
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Dennis, like I told ya in the phone message a few weeks back...
5" Senko glued onto a small Pt Jude Wobblehead... 
A little different than the Uncle Zeke-style through wired bullet head for the Senko - but the action with the Wobblehead is great, the hooks have been stout enough so far - and Joe's lag time on shipping is fairly short... 
It's just heavy enough to get some distance with a 120-1L, too
Last edited by Crafty Angler; 06-25-2009 at 10:22 AM..
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"There is no royal road to this heavy surf-fishing. With all the appliances for comfort experience can suggest, there is a certain amount of hard work to be done and exposure to be bourne as a part of the price of success." From "Striped Bass," Scribner's Magazine, 1881.
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06-25-2009, 11:52 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2000
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Thanks Joe, thanks Chuck. I'll let Kevin at Edwards know.
Been awhile since we've had this many sandeels locally.
BTW - I do have an article submitted to The Fisherman mag about Senko use and rigging. Not sure when it will be published.
DZ
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DZ
Recreational Surfcaster
"Limit Your Kill - Don't Kill Your Limit"
Bi + Ne = SB 2
If you haven't heard of the Snowstorm Blitz of 1987 - you someday will.
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06-25-2009, 05:47 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Sturbridge MA
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I contacted them directly via email and got a response within an hour. Did the prices on them go up substantially in the past few years. Thats why i got in touch, i figured i could get a better deal but they are tough and a 4 pack lasts a year.
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Everything is better on the rocks.
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06-25-2009, 08:58 PM
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Curmudgeon
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Patchogue & NYC
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Guys - I've been using Needlefish squids as teasers for a number of years. Makes a great sand eel imitation. Comes in many color combos. Works when spearing are around as well. I rig them on 3/0 or 4/0 hooks.
Used on the west coast for salmon.
Here is a picture. Let me know if anyone needs a link to a source.
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I'd rather be fishing! 
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06-26-2009, 07:59 AM
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Geezer Gone Wild
Join Date: Nov 2001
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Does anybody who uses Red Gills load them... 
I rig mine with a 3/0 hook and this spring I tried inserting a small Sluggo weight into the hook cavity to to see if it would help to keep the teaser from acting like an air brake on the cast...
I dunno, I suppose I need to do a side by side in the daytime to see if it really does make any appreciable difference...  |
"There is no royal road to this heavy surf-fishing. With all the appliances for comfort experience can suggest, there is a certain amount of hard work to be done and exposure to be bourne as a part of the price of success." From "Striped Bass," Scribner's Magazine, 1881.
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06-26-2009, 11:12 AM
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Also known as OAK
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Westlery, RI
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Crafty Angler
Does anybody who uses Red Gills load them...
I rig mine with a 3/0 hook and this spring I tried inserting a small Sluggo weight into the hook cavity to to see if it would help to keep the teaser from acting like an air brake on the cast...
I dunno, I suppose I need to do a side by side in the daytime to see if it really does make any appreciable difference... |
Just use a heavier hook...
can be a problem in bubble weed though |
Bryan
Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&
"For once I agree with Spence. UGH. I just hope I don't get the urge to go start buying armani suits to wear in my shop"
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06-26-2009, 11:26 AM
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Geezer Gone Wild
Join Date: Nov 2001
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RIROCKHOUND
Just use a heavier hook...
can be a problem in bubble weed though
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What are you using Bry? |
"There is no royal road to this heavy surf-fishing. With all the appliances for comfort experience can suggest, there is a certain amount of hard work to be done and exposure to be bourne as a part of the price of success." From "Striped Bass," Scribner's Magazine, 1881.
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