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Brandon Khoo:
Luke, two Recorder 8/0s are pushing even an I Cup to the limit. I also prefer the Decoy 10/0 myself but these get deformed just a bit too easily. I don't know if metallurgy is at a point where it can make a bigger but lighter hook. I'm actually sure it is but I don't think the fishing industry is where metallurgy is focussing it's cutting edge technology.

Most of the efforts I've seen over the past few years from Chinese producers look incredibly strong but haven't proven to be under testing. Owner were testing a new prototype last season but we have seen
nothing of it to date.

Luke Wyrsta:

--- Quote from: Brandon Khoo on December 22, 2009, 07:56:14 PM ---Luke, two Recorder 8/0s are pushing even an I Cup to the limit. I also prefer the Decoy 10/0 myself but these get deformed just a bit too easily. I don't know if metallurgy is at a point where it can make a bigger but lighter hook. I'm actually sure it is but I don't think the fishing industry is where metallurgy is focussing it's cutting edge technology.

Most of the efforts I've seen over the past few years from Chinese producers look incredibly strong but haven't proven to be under testing. Owner were testing a new prototype last season but we have seen
nothing of it to date.

--- End quote ---

I don't mean smaller guage to current Decoy but hopefully smaller guage to Recorder but larger actual size. Achievable - I don't know. Desirable - YES!

8/0 Recorders are ok on ICUPs in my opinion but as you agree - Decoys are preferable. Even at Recorder weight it would be adequate.

I guess each persons preference and threshold or ability to work a lure is different.

Aaron Concord:
Luke,

When popping, is it threshold or thrashhold!

:)

Aaron.

Andy Rowe:

--- Quote ---I will try to weigh a Recorder and GT Special tomorrow.

--- End quote ---

Luke FYI, Gama No8/0 26gm, Decoy No.10/0 22gm, and for interests sake the ST76 5/0 18gm

Luke Wyrsta:
Thanks Andy. That is very interesting.

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