Rig Marole... Finely Tuned Tackle
Every single product in the Rig Marole range is crafted from the ground upwards to do a specific job...
After seeing the shocking images regarding the plastic pollution in our seas and waterways on BBC Blue Planet II, we at Rig Marole, as like many other anglers thought we should do something to ease the problem. Even though it will only be a small contribution, we feel any difference is the right way to go. Therefore we looked at the most common used plastic item in carp fishing end tackle, which is the lead clip. Our lead clips are actually made from metal due to their unique design however most are plastic.
Fortunately, for us we have a great contact who supplies the NHS with biodegradable implants such as pins, screws and plates for surgery all of which break down inside the human body once they have done their job. With the information on the material used it gave us the idea to utilise this product for our lead clips. The outcome being they are strong enough withstand any angling usage but once in the water are of less danger to wildlife due to being totally biodegradable and eco- friendly. With testing, we believe they should start to break down in freshwater after approximately 8 months. The material used is different to most thermoplastic polymers in that it is derived from renewable resources such as corn starch or sugar cane. Most plastics, by contrast, are derived from the distillation and polymerization of non-renewable petroleum reserves. Plastics that are derived from biomass are known as "bioplastics." Available from Spring 2020, in the same design as our existing free fall lead clips, with the addition of a semi fixed lead clip. RRP £4.99.
2016 was a game changer for me as I discovered the fantastic Braided Freefall tubing. My syndicate has a strict leadcore and leader ban and is extremely weedy and there is an abundance of zebra and swan mussels which claim victim to many an angler. I had tried several companies tubing but I wasn’t happy with the presentation, durability or just threading line through.
I remember a friend speaking highly about the original Rig Marole Freefall tubing and decided to investigate further. Well what can I say, they had brought out a new version in the form of the Braided Freefall tubing.
This is a very supple braided version that comes in a three colours to suit different substrate types. I wasted no time and purchased a pack of each. I took them down the lake to see what they looked like in the water and I was blown away, they sank like a brick and disappeared into the lakebed. Well they ticked all the boxes for me, heavy, supple, camouflaged, easy to thread and very abrasion resistant (you will not get cut of through this tubing due to the stainless steel inner)
Braided Freefall tubing is an industry first and still the only braided tubing available giving you an edge over other anglers that haven’t made the jump.
It still utilises the highly polished stainless steel inner core making it ideal for threading monofilament and braided lines without the difficulties you face with normal tubing. It has an internal core diameter of 0.50mm making it suitable for monofilament lines up to 20lb (depending on manufacturer and diameter)
The Braided outer takes on the water and sediment from the lake bed helping to not only camouflage the tubing but to add additional weight concealing it into the lake substrate ensuring the fish doesn’t come in contact with it allowing them to feed in the area for longer increasing your chances of a pick up. Combined with the stainless inner core it makes the tubing very heavy and in comparison to leadcore weighs significantly more and is also much suppler.
|
Product |
Dry Weight |
Wet Weight |
|
Leadcore 1m |
2.8g |
3.14g |
|
Brown/Black Freefall Tubing 1m |
5.54g |
7.40g |
|
Green/Black Freefall Tubing 1 m |
5.54g |
7.40g |
|
Sandy Gravel Freefall Tubing 1m |
5.34g |
7.45g |
|
Brown/Black Freefall Tubing 600mm |
3.40g |
4.20g |
Please note the above table shows results for a tank test and not out in the lake. The weights would increase due to the braid taken on sediment.
Available in Black/Brown, Black/Green or Sandy/Gravel in 5 x 600mm and 3 x 1m lengths and manufactured in the UK.
I’m sure you are reading this thinking its all well and good talking about the product, but does it help catch fish? You decide here are my results from February 2016 to August 2018 over 88 nights (880 hours)
12 x doubles, 14 x 20lb-29lb, 10 x 30lb- 38lb and 8 x 43lb -45lb
See you on the bank sometime (kettles always on)
Mike
