Korum spopper

[Michael Weir]

Are they only for rivers? I bought one during the week. Used it at Sywell today. It wouldn't open. Thought it may be the ground bait. Wouldn't open with just particles either. Thought it might be landing on weed. Dropped it in at the edge. Still wouldn't open. Works fine when empty. Had to use bait up cage instead.

 

[Eddie Bray]

Are they only for rivers? I bought one during the week. Used it at Sywell today. It wouldn't open. Thought it may be the ground bait. Wouldn't open with just particles either. Thought it might be landing on weed. Dropped it in at the edge. Still wouldn't open. Works fine when empty. Had to use bait up cage instead.

How tight is the trigger? It needs to be very free to work. Get a 3mm drill and give it a gentle ream to let the trigger work.

 

[Damian Kimmins]

I am not sure that is the issue actually. It is really the bend of the opening mechanism. It really does allow for fine tuning - opening or closing the 'U'.

 

[Damian Kimmins]

Are they only for rivers? I bought one during the week. Used it at Sywell today. It wouldn't open. Thought it may be the ground bait. Wouldn't open with just particles either. Thought it might be landing on weed. Dropped it in at the edge. Still wouldn't open. Works fine when empty. Had to use bait up cage instead.

Did you add the weight to the cone?

 

[Richard Isaacs]

Could be any number of reasons but they will only work if the bottom is hard. They don’t work on silty or soft muddy lake beds.

 

[Michael Weir]

Did you add the weight to the cone?

I took the weight out. I was using a 2.75 rod and didn't feel confident with that much weight on. Although having said that. It was comfortably chucking 6oz leads on the Severn previously.

 

[Michael Weir]

Could be any number of reasons but they will only work if the bottom is hard. They don’t work on silty or soft muddy lake beds.

I was thinking that. Thanks Richard

 

[Michael Weir]

How tight is the trigger? It needs to be very free to work. Get a 3mm drill and give it a gentle ream to let the trigger work.

Thanks Eddie good idea.

 

[Damian Kimmins]

Thanks Eddie good idea.

Before you go down the drill route, Michael, take the time to remove the pin and carefully open and close the 'u' in the bend. You will hopefully find that you can fine tune the opening of the bopper to your desire.
I purchased both the small and large of these yesterday and would have to say that neither opened without fault.

 

[Tom Mycroft]

 

[David Clewer]

Received mine this morning (standard) and mechanism seems to be fine, opening with no apparent issues.


Dave

 

[Clive Logsdon]

Great every barbel river will now have mountains of pellets in them …even more than they do now…. It’s gonna be like fishing in a permanent oil slick….. don’t know why people use the bloody things not great for fish or water

Totally agree, but the are good for particles etc

 

[Joe Winstanley]

Could be any number of reasons but they will only work if the bottom is hard. They don’t work on silty or soft muddy lake beds.

You could put something flatter on the tip, although might effect aerodynamics for those casting overhead.

 

[Richard Isaacs]

You could put something flatter on the tip, although might effect aerodynamics for those casting overhead.

You can do that joe but be careful not to go too big and flat unless it’s weighted like a bait dropper.
I found while experimenting that the water resistance can open them before they make it to the bottom if it’s too big and flat with an unweighted pin.