 drennan hook tyer |
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 Jun 21 2004, 02:50 AM
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drennan hook tyer...
I apologise for going over old ground but I am having trouble with this device I bought the other day. I can use it to tye the hooks but not in the way the instructions explain. I find it impossible to jump the first turn so that the subsequent turns are going towards the hook point. I have to keep the turns going towards the shank end instead. This method still seems to give me a solid knot structure but I have not tried them at a fishery yet. If anyone as any thoughts/advise please let me know. Thanks, Noggin. |
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Jun 21 2004, 12:58 PM
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 Member Group: Members Posts: 5,360 Joined: 18-March 03 From: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Member No.: 3,585 |
Noggin - go to http://www.claphamangling.co.uk/knots.htm
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Jun 21 2004, 03:25 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 268 Joined: 27-January 02 Member No.: 1,570 |
I use the drennan hook tyer and my turns go the same way but the knots are sound, ive never had one give yet!
-------------------- In the land of the blind,the one eyed man is king.
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Jun 21 2004, 05:57 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 77 Joined: 12-February 04 Member No.: 4,625 |
Noggin
I bought a Drennan hook tyer and spent ages trying to master it. It's now been consigned to the bottom of my tackle box!! Then I spent half the time learning to tie a spade-end hook without any tyer (using the knot shown in the diagram posted above). It's worth persevering with if you can. It also give you the option of a decent home-tied hair rig using the leftover strand at the end of the spade knot. Best of luck! |
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Jun 21 2004, 06:40 PM
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I'm a user of the Matchman hook tyer. Almost bought the Drennan as well but the tackle shop owner recommended the Matchman - why have both???
I find the matchman perfectly adequate for my hook tying requirements, nice neat whippings, tight and secure. I have tried tying by hand without any success (all fingers and thumbs) I keep the tyer in one of my drawers, whip on a new hook in seconds when required. -------------------- When it all goes wrong........blame somebody else!!!
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Jun 22 2004, 06:49 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 268 Joined: 27-January 02 Member No.: 1,570 |
Ooops, ive got the matchman one.
-------------------- In the land of the blind,the one eyed man is king.
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Jun 23 2004, 01:39 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 34 Joined: 11-June 04 Member No.: 5,090 |
always used the drennan and never had any probs
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Jun 23 2004, 01:50 AM
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dizidave I will whisper this bit (I dont think anyone noticed)
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Jun 23 2004, 02:22 AM
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 Member Group: Members Posts: 2,378 Joined: 28-October 03 From: Redditch, Worcestershire Member No.: 4,339 |
I've got the Matchman Hook tyer
 and it's the best tool I have for years. Will tied on spade and eye (for extra strenght)hooks from size 24 to size 12 or bigger.I nearly brought the Drennan one but did not like the instructions with it.
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Jun 23 2004, 02:39 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 275 Joined: 17-April 04 From: Bletchly, Bucks Member No.: 4,865 |
I also have the matchman - still got the one I bought around 20 years ago
 It must be the only bit of tackle I have never had to replace This has to be about the best recommendation for a product, particularly when they're so cheap. I only tend to use it for smaller hooks, 12 and below, though as I prefer either the knotless knot or the grinner for big fish rigs. Will |
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