On Chod Rigs, in particular, the swivel’s ability to spin round and help the hook catch hold in the carp’s mouth is of critical importance. These can also be used to improve braided or lighter mono hooklinks, reducing tangles and ensuring that rigs lie flat on the bottom.
There are lots of very similar looking swivels on the market but many of them are of totally inferior quality. ESP's Hi-Performance Carp Swivels are produced in Japan to exacting engineering standards providing a smooth rotation even under pressure. These have no rough edges or angles and are ultra smooth and finished in a pearl black metallised coating. They have a 50lb test rating and each is formed from round section wire.
These Helicopter Rig Sleeves are produced in an extra tough, flexible polymer in weedy green, camo brown and choddy silt. The semi-translucent effect makes them less obtrusive than solid coloured components. These sleeves are a snug streamlined fit over ESP Clip Links.
When heated will reduce in size to half its original diameter, forming a tough protective sleeve over a range of joints. When heated the Heat Shrink Tube will reduce in size to half its original diameter, forming a tough protective sleeve which can be curved or angled. Available in three diameters with the 1.6mm best for line aligner rigs and the 2.4mm for Ronnie rigs. The 3.2mm can be used for sleeving lead loops and swivels.
Having miniature tapered ends, they feed easily into the smallest hair loop, even one which is wet and has stayed closed. The narrow-waisted middle provides a secure seat for the loop and the miniature dumbbell shape holds the stop firmly in place.
Having miniature tapered ends, they feed easily into the smallest hair loop, even one which is wet and has stayed closed. The narrow-waisted middle provides a secure seat for the loop and the miniature dumbbell shape holds the stop firmly in place.
Having miniature tapered ends, they feed easily into the smallest hair loop, even one which is wet and has stayed closed. The narrow-waisted middle provides a secure seat for the loop and the miniature dumbbell shape holds the stop firmly in place.
They grip on a range of sizes from 4s to 10s and act as an ideal stop for ESP Micro and Mini Rig Rings and Hook Ring Swivels.
The 12cm long, flat forged needle is exceptionally rigid and the gate latch head clasps and closes round loops allowing you to pull the hooklink back through sticks or bags.
One ring Provides the all-important flexible hinge for the hooklink while the other, the attachment for the leadcore leader. These setups are particularly effective when stalking carp in weedy margins as the swivel easily pulls out to its housing allowing the lead to fall away.
Compared with its predecessor the Mk-2, the super sharp point is longer and finer and more inclined towards the shank for a stronger shape. The point is also in-line with the 13 degree out-turned eye so all the force is straight along the point section of the hook, rather than across the gape making them incredibly strong. Heavy forging and PTFE Tufflon coating plus no discernible increase in wire gauge but with superior strength makes this the perfect pop-up hook!
The long, fine needle sharp point, further enhanced by the slick Tufflon coating ensures excellent hook holds and the straight eye allows this pattern to be highly versatile as a bottom bait or pop up hook, with or without a kicker. The straight eye makes it especially effective for a Tungsten Loaded 'D-Rig' where the straight eye acts to increase the gape. The 'Para' has already become a real favourite amongst our testers and looks set to be the 'go to' all-rounder for years to come.