Feeders

[Gerry Giles]

To be honest I don't lose many feeders, but the ones I do lose tend to be more the metal cage type with the cage coming away from the rest of the feeder and just leaving the boom and swivel attached. This is the best outcome really as I can then retrieve all the line and hook length. I do lose a few more hook lengths in flood water, but then this is the point of having a link at a lower b/s than the mainline. Every now and then in the more rock strewn rivers (Trent/Wharfe) I will just get cut off and lose the lot, rare that though, but depressing when it does happen

Last year I don't remember losing many feeders at all actually, maybe 2 or 3 which is good and also surprising considering my lack of knowledge on some of the stretches I was fishing!!

I use these

ET15 Snag Safe Link Clip Large | Enterprise Tackle - Creators of Imitation, Artificial Baits

Based on our Snag Safe Lead Clip, but designed for use with a running link leger, or fixed paternoster set up. Should the link become snagged, the clip will open under pressure to release the lead/feeder, freeing the rig. A length of silicone tube keeps the lead in place and…

enterprisetackle.co.uk

 

[Rob Paylor]

I use these

ET15 Snag Safe Link Clip Large | Enterprise Tackle - Creators of Imitation, Artificial Baits

Based on our Snag Safe Lead Clip, but designed for use with a running link leger, or fixed paternoster set up. Should the link become snagged, the clip will open under pressure to release the lead/feeder, freeing the rig. A length of silicone tube keeps the lead in place and…

enterprisetackle.co.uk

Oh they're neat, I'll have to have some of those in the tackle box thanks Gerry

 

[Richard Isaacs]

I’ve had a crack at Gerrys perfect feeder
I thought the interchangeable link at either end idea was a great one for tidal rivers.

 

[Bob Gill]

I’ve had a crack at Gerrys perfect feeder
I thought the interchangeable link at either end idea was a great one for tidal rivers.

And excellent they are. Impressive build.

Cheers and thanks
Bob

 

[Gerry Giles]

I’ve had a crack at Gerrys perfect feeder
I thought the interchangeable link at either end idea was a great one for tidal rivers.

brilliant thats what I was talking about well done mate great job

now you need a 2inch diameter ring and a Cistern float and test my other idea that could be a game changer !! but mums the word lol

 

[Bill Walford]

The dogs gonads Richard I love Gerry’s double end idea, makes you wonder why no one has hit upon that before.

 

[Jon Frisby]

Thats a great Idea Gerry, we'll done Richard in bringing Gerrys idea to full working example.

 

[Paul Richardson]

Agree - genius
I’m always a bit behind on these threads but a few people swear by larger paper clips as a cheap but effective weak link for feeders if coupled with typical barbel gear
It’s working party time and doubtless there will be a load of branches end up in the river over the next couple of weeks plus everything that’s been deposited or shifted by the winter floods
About the only time I use a deeper to try and spot any new snags

 

[Richard Isaacs]

Thats a great Idea Gerry, we'll done Richard in bringing Gerrys idea to full working example.

It is a great idea. I’ll be sending his creation to him once I get off this site job.

 

[Gerry Giles]

woo hoo the postman delivered a parcel today !!
Richard has produced a feeder for me as per my idea earlier in this thread and I must tell you the quality colour and finish is outstanding thank you so much Richard its perfect

your a top bloke a real credit to this wonderful forum

 

[Ste Whybrow]

Turbojohnboy11 on ebay does nice feeders, I've had a few off him. Very reasonably priced. Latest ones were 6oz tunnel cage feeders.



Richards look the tits though

I've bought of Turbojohnboy11 and I recommend him as well ,bought feeders and nightlights ..

 

[Richard Isaacs]

I've bought of Turbojohnboy11 and I recommend him as well ,bought feeders and nightlights ..

They do a job I’m sure but they ain’t brilliant imo. Uncoated lead slapped on the back of a coated cage.

user lee147 makes em 100 times better and more durable. They look fabulous and being set completely into the lead and coated together that’s going to be a strong durable feeder.

 

[Gerry Giles]

They do a job I’m sure but they ain’t brilliant imo. Uncoated lead slapped on the back of a coated cage.

user lee147 makes em 100 times better and more durable. They look fabulous and being set completely into the lead and coated together that’s going to be a strong durable feeder. View attachment 15320

loving the look of the nice low profile feeders he does this one

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[Jamie Warren]

I’ve had a crack at Gerrys perfect feeder
I thought the interchangeable link at either end idea was a great one for tidal rivers.

I’ve had a crack at Gerrys perfect feeder
I thought the interchangeable link at either end idea was a great one for tidal rivers.

I like the look of these rich, book me in

 

[Richard Isaacs]

loving the look of the nice low profile feeders he does this one

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Yeah he does a lovely job of them. I like that rectangular cage too.

 

[Richard Isaacs]

I like the look of these rich, book me in

I’m not doing those mate.
They were very much one off just so that Gerry could actually try out and appreciate his own idea.
I can do blocked off one end for you if you want but the dual ended attachment is not mine to sell.

 

[Gerry Giles]

I’m not doing those mate.
They were very much one off just so that Gerry could actually try out and appreciate his own idea.
I can do blocked off one end for you if you want but the dual ended attachment is not mine to sell.

no no spread the love mate ? dual ended attachment is free shared idea anyone can make especially you top bloke big smile bit like the spoppers innit anglers helping anglers

 

[Andy Frances]

Oh they're neat, I'll have to have some of those in the tackle box thanks Gerry

We sell these in the BFW shop

Enterprise Snag Safe Lead Clip - Barbel Fishing World

Enterprise Snag Safe Lead Clip from Barbel Fishing World available in small and large versions of this fantastic lead clip.

barbel.co.uk

 

[Gerry Giles]

We sell these in the BFW shop
ne every time to change it

Enterprise Snag Safe Lead Clip - Barbel Fishing World

Enterprise Snag Safe Lead Clip from Barbel Fishing World available in small and large versions of this fantastic lead clip.

barbel.co.uk

They are different ones mate the ones in my post are ET15 SNAG SAFE LINK CLIP LARGE
the ones your showing are very good but you have to cut the line every time to change it with the ET15 you use a swivel clip and easy fast to change it

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[Andy Frances]

They are different ones mate the ones in my post are ET15 SNAG SAFE LINK CLIP LARGE
the ones your showing are very good but you have to cut the line every time to change it with the ET15 you use a swivel clip and easy fast to change it

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Ah yes - apologies Gerry, I didn't look closely enough.

I personally prefer the larger bore of the ring on the Snag Safe clips and prefer the original to the 'new' style.