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Hammerhead I Cups

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Duncan O'Connell:
Hi David,

At Fish Head we have a number of Hammerhead I cups in stock at the moment along with quite a large selection of other hammerhead poppers including the popping pencils.

We also have FCLLABO EbiPops in 120g, 140g and 200g in a range of colours, along with the FCLLABO squid pencils and other FCLLABO lures in stock. The EbiPops have had huge success on big GT's, you only have to look at some of the photos and reports on this site.  There have been improvements in the strength of wire but FCLLABO are working on a "double strength" EbiPop using new materials (they will however be slightly more expensive than the current ones and we don't have a production date as yet).

Cheers
Duncan

Brandon Khoo:
David, Duncan has summed up the current position of the FCL. They have improved the wiring a bit by doubling the number of turns which they used to have. If there has been an improvement in the wire, it must have come as a result of changing the wire used because I can't see any difference in gauge.

They are supposed to be working on a new material but I have been advised already it is going to be more expensive.

Please don't think that the current poppers are wiped out in one hit. They're not bad but if a fish hits it in the wrong spot, they can break it or wipe the paint work out. Mind you, I've seen the same on premium lures like Fisherman, Carpenter, Hammerheads etc. If the fish gets the popper in the mouth where they are continually grinding down on it, they will remove a lot of the paintwork. If you simply want durability from a lure, look at Orions.

Steve, I take your point re the cup size but that is only on aspect of a popper. Over the years, I have used basically every popper on the market and some are simply easier to work than others. The FCL has more presence in the water for its weight and its stability through the water also means that it is a more efficient lure in creating the chug, especially in rougher water.

Luke Wyrsta:
I haven't had any issues with the overall durability of the Ebipops and the finish has been pretty good too. I have had the wire pull through horizontally at the end a bit but to me that is negligible. for a lure that has caught 30+ fish.

As Brandon mentioned, I love the presence in the water that the 300mmm model has. It casts a huge silhouette and it's design almost acts like a keel, holding in the water for good stability.

Pat Victorino:

   I haven't tried the Ebipops in a productive Big GT spot yet but love it's shape.Little longer body gets decent casts and  distance between middle and tail hooks prevent tangling.
Thanks Brandon for the Ebipops-i know their not easy to come by and u had to take them out of your personal supply.
 Hey Luke,hope all is well with you.I'll e-mail u this week some time to chat

 

Andy Rowe:
Question on the FCL Labo squid pencil.

I see pictures of the squid with tail hook on the eye or head end of the lure. Is this correct, i.e. attaching leader to the baits tail, based on the shape of the head of the lure it just doesn't look right(even though the twisted wire loop is at the head). I'm going to try them out in the pool this afternoon.

BTW Duncan, just got your shipment thanks, pencils and poppers are definitely unique with good looking profiles, can't wait to sacrifice the squid.

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