Crank
This pattern is the brainchild of Tom Dove, who was looking to design a pattern of hook that had the aggressive sweeping shank of the Kurv Shank, with an enormous gape for maximum purchase and hooking potential. Throw in an offset point too and you have the Krank, a hook that's such a good hooker it's best used with a simple knotless knot setup! Tom had simple setups like his own 'muzza' in mind when he began the development process, but the end product is a much more versatile beast that ensures that not only will you hook more fish, but you'll land more too! Here's a rundown of the key features... - Super-sharp, beaked point. - In-turned eye. - Micro barb. - Offset point. - Curved shank.
RETAIL REF: size 4, size 6, size 8
Whore Shank
The Kurv Shank is a fantastically versatile hook. Its aggressive hooking properties make it ideal for pop-up presentations and bottom-bait rigs too. It features some of the most devastating rigs that we know, including Danny's trademark IQ D-Rig and Ali Hamidi & Gaz Fareham's pop-up combi rig. It owes its fantastic hooking properties to the sweeping curve of the shank, in-turned eye and long, straight, needle-sharp point. Those features make this pattern a great hooker when used without a shrink tube; a simple knotless-knot rig will suffice when using the Kurv Shanks.
RETAIL REF: size 2, size 4, size 6, size 8
Wide Gape X
The Wide Gape X is a beefed-up version of the Wide Gape, designed for use in the most extreme fishing situations on the planet. It's been road-tested on infamously snaggy waters, like Rainbow Lake, and has even been used to land monster species like Arapaima and Mekong Catfish. Just like its little brother, the Wide Gape X is suited to both pop-up and bottom-bait presentations. The heavily forged, square bend, beaked point and in-turned eye combine to make sure that you land that elusive monster, whether you're fishing a hard syndicate in the UK, or dodging tree stumps on some Continental super-water.
RETAIL REF: size 2, size 4, size 6, size 8
Wide Gap XX
The Wide Gape XX is two wire gauges higher than the standard Wide Gape and has been designed, developed and tested for use in the most demanding fishing situations in the world! All of the dimensions that have made the Wide Gape a classic pattern are mirrored exactly in the XX version, so you know that these hooks are proven, as well as super-strong.
RETAIL REF: size 2, size 4, size 6, size 8
Wide Gape
The Wide Gape hook has become a true design classic, and has accounted for more big carp than any other pattern. It was based on the cult Maruta Kinryu pattern that found favor with the likes of Terry Hearn in the 1990s. The five-degree in-turned eye, short shank, heavily forged bend and beaked point combine to give anglers a hooked-to-landed ratio far in excess of anything else that's achievable. It can be used for pop-up and bottom-bait presentations and is the hook to opt for when fishing for the very biggest and trickiest carp around. RETAIL REF: size 2, size 4, size 6, size 8
Choddy
This hook was designed primarily for use with the popular chod and hinged stiff rig presentations, alongside a stiff filament like Mouth Trap. However, its appeal doesn't end there, it's a super all-round pop-up hook, which can be used with rigs like Darrell Peck's N-Trap pop-up rig, as well as Tom Dove's N-Trap bottom-bait rig . To allow the sweeping curve of the chod rig to continue unhindered up onto the hook, the Choddy has an out-turned eye. The rest of its shape is based around the magical dimension of the iconic Wide Gape pattern, with all its attendant hold-and-hold capabilities. The Choddy is thicker in the wire than the standard Wide Gape, which makes it perfect for the biggest carp in the world. Darrell Peck has landed fish to over 70lb on the size-eights, which gives you an insight into the incredible properties that this hook possesses.
The Choddy is available in sizes 4, 6, 8
Whore Shank XX
The Kurv Shank XX is two wire gauges thicker than the standard Kurv Shank hook. It has been designed, developed and tested for use in the most demanding fishing situations in the world, while still retaining an ultra-sharp point and micro barb. Just like it's thinner brethren, the Kurv Shank XX is an aggressive hooker, needing no shrink tube to guarantee great hook holds.
used without shrink tube; a simple knotless-knot rig will suffice when using the Kurv Shanks.
RETAIL REF: size 2, size 4, size 6
Mixa
The first dedicated floater fishing hook. These have been designed to hook even the shyest feeding carp on the surface. With a short shank, super-wide gape, beaked, offset point, they are truly made for the job. The final most noticeable point about these hooks is their sharpness; positively hypodermic is the best possible description. The guys at Korda have been using them for all manner of carp fishing situations as Ali Hamidi explained, "They were initially designed for surface fishing, but great hook patterns like this, considering their sharpness and characteristics lend themselves to lots of fishing scenarios. They've been catching specimen Chub, Barbel and obviously loads of carp during testing". The Mixa hook is available in sizes 6, 8, 10 & 12.
Crank Choddy
Not long after the Krank hook was conceived, Tom Dove hatched a plan to introduce a chod version, with an out-turned eye. His imagination was captured by the way that the continuously curving shank could mirror the curve of the chod rig, creating what many of us consider to be the ultimate chod hook. Just like the standard Krank hooks, the Krank Choddy has a beaked point and slight offset that combine to offer unrivaled hook hold security. They can of course be used with unstripped, coated braid or mono hook links to produce effective bottom-bait rigs too! The Krank Choddy is available in sizes 4, 6, 8
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Round braided line With the Saltiga 12 Braid DAIWA offers an outstanding premium braided line. The use of 12 strands here offers up to now unknown possibilities to improve the features of a braided line. Compared to standard braided lines, the abrasion resistance is improved up to 72% while the knot strength is considerably higher. The special surface coating made of silicone cares for decreased friction of up to 18% – thus, the casting distances, especially with lightweight lures, as well as noise generation during casting, are considerably improved.
The power of this line exceeds the breaking strength of conventional lines of the same diameter by up to 20%! This line, which is built up of 12 single strands, is manufactured in a complicated and time-consuming procedure in Japan according to the highest quality standards. The Saltiga 12 Braid is available in the color multi-color. The color changes every 10m. In order to be able to determine the exact distance of the lure, there are also colored markings after every meter and after a full five meters. Color: multi-color
12 braid construction
Roundly braided
Silicone surface coating
Outstanding abrasion resistance
Superior strength
Extremely low frictional resistance
Extreme wet knot strength
Made in Japan
SALTIGA 12 BRAID EX+SI
Ord. no.
col.
on [mm]
strength [kg]
strength [lb]
capacity [m]
12696-314
multi-color
0.14
12.2
27.0
300
12696-614
multi-color
0.14
12.2
27.0
600
12696-316
multi-color
0.16
14.0
31.0
300
12696-616
multi-color
0.16
14.0
31.0
600
12696-318
multi-color
0.18
16.2
36.0
300
12696-618
multi-color
0.18
16.2
36.0
600
12696-326
multi-color
0.26
24.8
55.0
300
12696-626
multi-color
0.26
24.8
55.0
600
12696-330
multi-color
0.30
30.7
68.0
300
12696-630
multi-color
0.30
30.7
68.0
600
12696-333
multi-color
0.33
39.7
88.0
300
12696-633
multi-color
0.33
39.7
88.0
600
12696-335
multi-color
0.35
45.3
100.0
300
12696-635
multi-color
0.35
45.3
100.0
600
12696-345
multi-color
0.45
53.4
118.0
300
12696-645
multi-color
0.45
53.4
118.0
600
12696-355
multi-color
0.55
59.1
130.0
300
12696-655
multi-color
0.55
59.1
130.0
600
The 18' Exist LT is featuring Japanese technology at its best - made by DAIWA.
DAIWA's new milestone in reel construction is produced with the new LT (Light & Tough) concept and provides all technical features and benefits that distinguish DAIWA quality.
The cold-forged Tough Digigear drive gear has been completely re-designed to cope even with the hardest strains during heavy and frequent fishing. The smooth rotation will remain smooth for a lifetime under normal fishing conditions. The gearing noise during retreive is virtually eliminated to the lowest level and will support you in concentrating on your fishing. The Air Metal Monocoque Body is extremely rigid and tough and provides perfect housing for the gearing. This - in conjunction with the oversized, large drive gear - (up to 85% of the body's surface) significantly contributes to keeping the smooth and soft retrieval and gear feeling. Thanks to the oversized drive gear, the power transmission is considerably improved - perfect for lure fishing with soft lures and braided lines on long and short distances. Even heavy loads can easily be reeled in.
The combination of the LT Concept with the Air Metal Magnesium Body and the Zaion Air Rotor allows DAIWA to create extremely light-weight reels (Exist LT 3000-CXH: only 185g), which are extremely rigid and powerful at the same time. This new 18' Exist LT series will cope with the highest demands and expectations of fishermen. The MagSealed construction blocks water and debris entering the reel body and prolongs the life span of the reel. The anti-reverse lever has been re-designed to provide faster access and better protection to the reel's internal mechanism. The new line-clip allows both, thin braids and thick mono leaders to be easily clipped inside without any damage. The extremely sensitive ATD drag system enables fast and easy adjustment of any fishing condition and keeps the applied drag power always at a constant level - perfect to use with thin braided and monofilament lines. Drag power: 1000/2000: 5kg, 2500-4000: 10kg
LT (Light & Tough)
AIR METAL® magnesium reel body
Monocoque® body
MAGSEALED® body construction
MAGSEALED® line roller
12 ball bearings (incl. 10 "CRBB®" and 2 MAGSEALED® ball bearings)
ZAION® AIR ROTOR®
CNC cut TOUGH DIGIGEAR®
ATD™ drag system
Infinite Anti-Reverse®
Cross Wrap® system
MAGSEALED® side axis construction
Aluminum Air spool
CNC cut aluminum handle
Hi-Grip handle knob
One-piece AIR BAIL®
Twist Buster® II line roller
Made in Japan
Specifications:
Type of spool:
D Deep spool
C Compact body spool (small body / large spool)
Gear ratio:
P Power gear ratio
H High gear ratio
XH Speed gear ratio
The TDR Match & Feeder series offers a multitude of technical features, which will fully appeal to every coarse angler. The extra-large anti-reverse lever can be reached easily and quickly, thus enabling convenient rewinding during the fight with the fish. The Hardbody Z aluminum body cares for a permanent distortion-proof housing of the gear, which considerably increases the lifespan of the reel, especially in the application of heavy feeder rigs. The QD drag system allows you to react to changing fishing conditions within seconds while the Digigear II ensures smooth running and high power transmission during the fight with fish and when retrieving the rig. The Longcast ABS aluminum spool enables long and targeted casts.
HARDBODYZ® aluminum reel body
8 ball bearings (incl. 1 "CRBB®")
AIR ROTOR®
DIGIGEAR®
Quick drag system (QD®)
Infinite Anti-Reverse®
Cross Wrap™ system
Silent oscillation system
ABS® aluminum longcast spool
Aluminum spare spool
One-touch fast snap handle
AIR BAIL®
Twist Buster® II line roller
HIP line clip
Ref: 10215-312 / 10215-412
Toppers
Mainline Toppers are, as the name suggests, buoyant hookbaits perfect for 'topping' off other hookbaits, although the versatility of these little gems doesn't stop there... Yes, the word versatility really does epitomize what the Toppers are all about! Great for adding some buoyancy to bottom baits to create critically-balanced snowman-like presentations, which will also provide your hookbait with a visual stimulus to promote fish investigation. The small size or Corn-like shape of the Toppers mean that they also make superb single hookbaits in their own right – perfect for solid PVA bag fishing or Zig Rigs. Numerous Toppers can also be stacked together for yet another hookbait arrangement, with all rig options again increased by the three colors (white, yellow and pink) supplied in a neat three section, screw together stacker pot. 3x50ml screw together tubs (1x white, 1x yellow, 1x pink) Available in: Cell and Hybrid
The Band'um range is perfect for using with a bait band, their dumbell shape with bulbous ends means that they can be banded with ease using a Pellet Bander or Bait Bander and then it is difficult for the bait band to slip off or the hook bait to be pulled off by fish, which means more time fishing and less time rebaiting. They are perfect for use on the Pole, Waggler or Feeder
These great little hook baits are available in seven flavors; Krill, Green, Tigerfish, Strawberry, Pineapple, White Chocolate and the new Salted Nut Crush and a good tip is to keep changing the color of the Band'um until you find the one that the fish prefer on the day. Superb for Carp, Tench and Bream