Just picked up fishing again after a 20 year hiatus. Just watched a trident rig set up and the versatility is incredible. Super informative video that helped knock some of that 20 year rust off my knowledge. Thanks very much. Really looking forward to seeing what else you have and want you to know you’ll be passing your knowledge onto the next generation of fishermen as I’m taking my 13 year old son on a few trips
It would be interesting to know where you are fishing and maybe I could point you in the right direction to improve your results. I’m sure your son will love time spent with his dad, those opportunities are few and far between.
Just invested in a few packs of these, the aero pulleys, termalinks and the kicker bait clips rather than the roto ones. Quite often use pulley rigs myself too, although when i get around to tying them i think I'll still be using beads either side of the slider👍
I use it without beads, but use a few mm of silicone tubing over the knots at either end to protect them from the pully. Works a treat, pb bullhuss of 12.2 from the rocks on a 3stranded 40lb amnesia hooklength snelled to a bronzed 6/0 did the business:)
Hi Mark, i have used the roto and aero pulley for about a year now. i really like them .I use them for spurdog in the deep scottish lochs clear water so no real problem with sand blocking and jamming components. i have never had the roto fail to release. I use 80 lb mono throughout . snood is about 2.5 to 3 ft long with 6 inch of biting length wire. hook sizes 4/0 to 6/0 in pennel . I do use small beads as a buffer and 3 large lumi ones above the hook. bait is squid and mackeral cocktail lashed on tightly with bait elastic. I add an oval lead link to the roto prior to tying onto the rig so i can clip on the lead easily. I set the wires on the lead very tightly and as the spur runs and pulls the slack in the pulley rig it acts like a boltrig when it hits the end of the slack and generally hooks the fish right in the lips. i have been out 3 times this month and in good conditions managed 17 spurdog 4 thornbacks 2 codling , 2 lsd and 2 whiting. 4 spurs were double figures and several more 8 to 9 lbs I had my pb spur of 15lbs 2 oz 2 weeks ago. i find the aero pulley does not kink the rig body after a fish or two. unlike with a pulley bead or large swivel 1/0 which i used to use. In fact my repeat order from trident arrived 2 days ago so i do rate them and they stand up to big fish in deep water. keep up the good work GG
Gareth, that was an interesting read and good to hear honest articulated feedback. I hadn’t considered the bolt rig aspect but it makes sense and sounds like it would work well for our southern smooth hound fishing. I haven’t caught a Scottish spur dog yet but I’m working on it. 😉
@@seaangling Mark, yes it would work for smoothies. Although i prefer an up and over for them with long snood. We get quite a lot of smoothies now in summer months in southern scotland. If you ever want more info on spurdog in the lochs let me know . i have fished them for over 20 years from the shore . i find this time of year best , no midges and bigger fish !!
Hi Mark. Great video and really well explained. It's the first video of yours that I've come across, so I've subscribed as I'm sure there's plenty of other great viewing. I'm just starting to fish the rough ground around the Whitby area, having not fished from the shore for 30 or so years (charter boat ownership prevents it most of the year). I like the price point of the Trident gear and have ordered some bits to get me started. Thanks for explaining in great detail.
Hello and welcome. As you are an experienced charter owner I’d very much appreciate any tips or advice on my boat fishing antics, I’m always looking to improve. The Trident tackle is now being sold in shops which opens up the possibilities for purchasing. 🎣👍🏻
Thanks; I realised last night that I had two Trident pulley rigs out, but both different kitted up! Obviously one was wrong. Thanks for your straight forward instruction. Yeah, I don’t think beads are needed on the trident rig.
Hello mark I use trident components and never had a failure I also use the trident tackle exactly the same way you have it’s brilliant so well done and keep them videos coming I find your way of explaining things brilliant so it’s a big 👍👍👍👍👍 from me.
My trident kit arived today and I am very impressed with it. Can't wait to use it on sunday😀 only thing I do different is that I put a termalink on both ends and a swivel on my snod.
A swivel on the shockleader is a very popular way to go and the Gemini stainless swivels at 140lb are very compact and last well. The termalink is enclosed which reduces the chance of snagging. All round a good option if the bulk doesn’t bother you.
Had a good couple trips out lately. Used this rig but a bit longer and caught a beautiful 6lb to 6.5lb in weight(2 other fish were caught also) of the cardiff barrage.
@@seaangling it was a thornback Ray and I've found out my scales are broken and not weighing correctly they are 2lb ish out (in the bin once replaced) so it was 8 to 8.5lb. The other fish were whiting and doggies.
This is the second trident pulley rig video I watched, nicely explained Mark. Could not believe the prices when I looked at the trident website, quickly ordered a set before they realised how low their prices are...lol. Even the shipping was only £2.95nor so. Can't wait to build my rigs with the components.
@@seaangling As soon as I get my order, I will make a couple of rigs with spare hook snoods and will try them, hopefully by next weekend. Will keep you updated.
Cheers Mark..in the Bristol Channel I use pulley rigs. Shorter ones for the cod/whiting and much longer for the summer rays. On big tides I go to the up and over due to the tide race. Never used trident. I’ll give them a go👍🏻
Always enjoy watching your vids.I found a pulley rig recently made withe the Tridents clips,which I'd seen but not used.For the time being I've already got plenty of rigs already tied up,so I'll use them up first,but obviously each to their own !!
Great vid mate, when I make my pulley rigs I normally tie the termalink on the rig body first then measure out using the arms apart method then cut my line
Hello Mark ! I have been watching your channel from 2 weeks...you just got another fan...i like the way you are explaining everything and showing to public what is more efficient and easy things to do... i am looking for efficiency on my fishing time... saving time brings more fish.. if there is any apart dogfish😉... You are doing a great job , thank you for your videos and hope you will do more videos. I would like to ask for a favour?? If there is any chance to do PORTSMOUTH RIG in the future?? I am sea fishing from shore only.. for the moment.. , i am trying to do a complex rig wallet with 5-6 each shore fishing rigs including this one as well. Thank you very much... keep the channel up with loads of videos... tight lines.
Another great video Mark, explained well and good close up shots. I used the pulley rig for the first time the other day and I was amazed how well they work. i like the look of the Trident gear and will give them a go next time.
Love the Videos, especially workshop ones! I personally think Trident tackle is amazing, its different to other brands and as you said its really competitively priced. Had no problems at all with it and like you I think the Terma links are amazing. Plus, who doesnt love the chance to do a colour coordinated rig 😉
Unfortunately Trident are not Posting to Ireland at moment ,Unless you pay £16(99% ) courier fee , but great vid and thanks for comment on griner knot ,very helpful.
@@seaangling Ireland is not listed when putting in delivery address as I found out after trying to place order yesterday .I went back to their Home page ,States that they have had issues with posting to Ireland (Since last February but no update since then(. so it applies to all their products. I dont think its a customs problem because they offer Courier service,, if you want to pay extra £16 ..I get a lot of online items from UK and no issues ,, I think if value is over £150 ,then there is duty but other than that a VAT rate of 23% applies instead UK Vat .And to be fair "An Post" ,national postal service , is very reliable .I had emailed to see if there was any update after 6 months but no reply two weeks on .
I love the pully rig but have gone off the airo pully!!! I find it slows the dropping of the snood too slowly and it tends to get tangled up. Much prefer the gemini pully or just a standard pully beed. Love the other trident gear (roto bait, terma links) bigtime.
The aero pulley was always meant as a rough ground pulley and the Dynaform acting as the free flowing version for lighter ground. I must admit that if given the choice I always reach for the Gemini pulley bead.
Really good was looking at the trident bit this morning then you tubed it found your vid found very helpful so thanks and going to give them a go try your up and over rig but try a trident pulley on there instead of the crimps way and see how it goes Keep up the good video's
Yet another great and informative video 👍 Having just been able to get out and try the trident bits I have, on a trip to chesil (cogdon) and the Bristol Channel (Severn beach), my feeling on the aero pulley is its a little “stiff” if a bit on sand/mud gets into the small hole, and the roto bait clip got clogged with fine sand/grit making realise a hit and miss affair. But given the benefits of cost and staying clipped during an off the ground cast I can definitely see myself using these for ruff ground venues,
My rigs are almost identical to yours, to be honest I do much prefer the Gemini pulley bead. I couldn’t agree more on the price, certainly cheaper than Gemini and others but not cheaply made, quality products at a great price. 👍
@@seaangling …..My son (9) has my UA-cam signed in and has been watching your videos copying your rigs, just seen he’d commented….he was very happy with himself yesterday after using one he’d copied!
Another good video Mark, and all well explained. Cheers. Never thought about weight shape before. Guess you are talking about the likes of namix flatbacks. Thanks for that tip. Stay safe. 👍
Like an upside-down pully/up and over. With the hooklength up and over one of their spring/clips and back down to the roto bait release which is mounted onto the streamlined pully. Works really well :)
Morning Mark, there are some great products on the market these days and it’s always worth trying new kit. Like you I have used Trident gear and have found it to be excellent quality at a reasonable price. I still use the termalink but have moved away from the rest. The pulley seemed like an excellent idea but I found that in the Bristol Channel it twisted the rig up, I have reverted to the Gemini pulley bead and Gemini splashdown for hook release. I guess it’s down to personal choice. Great vid. Pete
So much of what we do is down to personal preference, location, conditions, species etc. I hope by showing stuff people can take the bits that is relevant to them and make use of it. Also comments like yours really help as it gives alternatives and reasons. I’ll be doing a pulley dropper using Gemini stuff next. 👍🏻
@@seaangling Excellent news! Did you see the last vid from Bandit Fishing Uk, there are a couple of alterations to his pulley that seem worthy of a try. Keep up the good work. Pete
Great vid as always Mark, very nicely explained and demonstrated... Like a lot of people I probably use a combination of trident and gemini... Especially on up and over rigs but haven't really considered trident for my pulleys... Think I still prefer imps for hook release but I'm definitely going to give terma links a try... Look a lot simpler to use
I will be doing a video on the drop down pulley next as it was requested on the channel. For that I will be using Gemini tackle. I personally use IMPs wherever possible but on the pulley rig I am converting to Rotobaits. I really like the termalink and think I have proved it in operation to my own satisfaction.
What's the thinking behind changing from imps to rotobait just on the pulley rig? Do you notice any perceivable difference?.... Interesting tho to see your comments on how design and shape of lead can impact its effectiveness.... Not something I had considered before, tho can't say I've ever had a rig come back still clipped up
I tend to use this rig in the winter and with windy/gusty conditions. The rotobait is a reliable method of holding a 4/O hook captive during the cast. I tend to use quite big baits and the combination of big bait and wind can detach from an IMP. That said I do like using IMPs.
Used the rig at the cold knap barry south Wales but unfortunately didn't catch anything. I will be using it again on next outing and when I catch I will post the pics.
I like making my own panels rigs and my one up one down rigs seem to work better than the pedal sometimes can be a bit snagging in some of the spots I fish I just make basic ones don't want to spend so much on tackle and it removes a lot I've never once bought a lead in my life
Hi Mark great vid. I'm a great fan of the pulley rig. I've been making these with the Gemini pulley bead and splash down lead. I've recently ordered some Trident kit and am eager to try it out. I particularly value the hint about using a narrow ended sinker over a flat back type like the Gemini splash down. I can see the potential for the rota clip to be impaired.
Hi Peter, I am a big fan of the Gemini pulley bead and it is the core feature of my favourite rig which is the up and over using the Gemini pulley and the IMP. I realise most of what I do is well known by everyone but one little nugget picked out of it all can sometimes help. 👍🏻
@@seaangling Thanks Mark. I also like the idea of the changeable hook snood. I normally fish two rods with different rigs and normally hang baited rigs on my tripod. Changeable hook snoods look great. Like you I also like the up and over. I make the version that incorporates a short running ledger. I’m going to try a termalink changeable snood on that. Do you think the termalink would work on a running ledger.
Hi Mark, just found your channel! After starting beach casting for the first time at the youngish age of 58, i just wanted to say i love your rig building videos, and i was wondering what clip you used at the end of your main line, and now i know! Ive just ordered some Trident gear as it looks the business and it wont break the bank! Many thanks, Shaun, North Wales.
Welcome aboard Shaun, it is always good to hear that the videos are useful and have helped someone out. There are loads of good channels so you can pick and choose what works best for you. I’m jealous of your location as you have some epic locations on your doorstep. 🎣👍🏻
Your right! I am spoilt for locations where I am! I can drink my cup of tea in the kitchen gazing out over the Menai Straits! I actually caught my very first Sea Bass earlier today! Nice 3lb 5 oz! Keep up the good work, Shaun.
Great vid yet again , one question , why do use heavier hook snood than you use on your main line , sure I a snagged situation the main line being the weakest will be the first to break ? .
Great video Mark I just don't like the Trident pulley, everything else they make i use. I fish the Solent like yourself and the pulley is just a magnet for weed.
The majority of my fishing this year has been with the up and over rig which is covered on another video, I have found times when the pulley has been useful. Mainly when fishing Gosport and Gilkicker when the “tings” are ravenous.
I have used circle hooks and usually use them for dressing the top of the bait when using a pennel setup. For rays and sharks the circle gives a nice corner of the mouth hook up. 👍🏻
Another great vid and very apt for me as I've just today ordered my first load of Trident tackle to try. The pully rig is my go to this time of year so looking forward to getting the bits and giving it a go. Just one question, is there a maximum line diameter the Aero Pulleys can take?
Unsure if comments/questions on old vids are read but I will givr it a go. Built a few of your rigs now (great tutorials btw) and caught my 1st smoothhound yesterday. It was on the trident pullley rig. However my question is this. On each reel in the snood was well and truelly twisted around thr rig body. Concerned it may not release correctly on the cast. Any advice to stop this? TIA.
Another great video mark I have been thinking about the termalink I use the Gemini link at the moment what is the diameter of the termalink I was not sure if it will fit through the tip rings on my imax rods
The termalink has fitted through every rod ring I have so far and I was sold when it held bringing in a shore caught skate. If it can manage that everything else is easy.
Hi Mark I'm Ricardo again. I forgot to ask you something.Finally I've got the Breakaway proper pulleys ( very difficult to find in Argentina) .They're smaller than the size I thought they were.Are they capable of withstanding a powerful cast? I mean otg and 150 grs.lead
Great vid Mark well done, So after a few years away from sea fishing I'm drawn back to it again. So time to catch up on all the new tackle like Trident.. Where have I been hiding lol. So spent the day doing some research and watching loads of UA-cam vids. I really like the look of the New to me Trident bits - but Old to you lot now. One question with there pulleys is there any more friction as its kinda a figure 8, do you lose bite detection ore is it not so noticeable?.
I haven’t noticed a significant loss in bite detection and the line does cross itself. That bit of friction can help to hold the weight up if fishing over rough ground. I haven’t had a failure because of it despite how it looks.
Mark, I have ordered a pack so I will just have to go fishing more often to find out, just need to let the wifee know now lol. Looking forwards to trying out the Trident range thanks to you and your vids.
The Trident Pully is flawed, I think all of thier other products are fantstic and genuinly better than equivilent products on the merket. I have used the pully plenty of times and can confirm that sand abbration does damage your line where the pully functions. I have also reeled in to find small item of debis in the pully preventing free movmnet of line through the component. Its that simple.
All interesting feedback from another user. I tend to fish mostly from shingle beaches but do visit Sandy ones from time to time so I haven’t witnessed what you describe. I can see the effect it would have though. The Aero pulley isn’t my preferred choice but one that I will continue to use when conditions permit.
It is there to act as a transition between the aero pulley and the terma link at the end of my mainline. You could replace the terma link with a swivel and clip straight onto that.
@@seaangling I just go terma link to aropully one less component to go wrong yes I know its a 100lb swivel so not much chance of breaking that's why the question was it to stop twisting, as the trident tack is designed to all clip on to one another
Is there any specific reason why I can't pass the line through the aero pulley just once instead of the cross over. I don't use pulley rigs very often probably only when my son take me to the Chesil. (Going over is easy but coming back I struggle) or the Bristol channel.
If you only want a single pass pulley without the cross over I would recommend the Gemini pulley bead. It would come down to personal preference and there are many different options for a pulley bead or even a simple swivel in its place.
@@seaangling I did read that the reason for the Trident pulley having the cross-over is that once you have a fish on and the pulley has lifted the lead up towwards the main line, the little bit of friction from the cross-over helps prevent the lead falling back down if your line goes slack. I hope I made sense of that!
That's plane wrong, the weakest link is the hook length. Which is why as a general rule 10lb per oz of lead. If your happy risking everyone arnd you when casting. Carry on.
The general rule is 10lb per oz of lead plus 10lb safety factor. I’m not risking anyone’s safety and if you do the calculations you will see the load is not all on the hook snood. The pulley rig is a very safe compact casting rig which helps by raising the weight when recovering a fish.
I'm well aware how a pully rig works. Fact is you tied it wrong. Zero load should be on the hook length or what's the point I using a higher brake strain.for the rig body. " surely you grasp the concept of weakest link in the chain ".How you can think it's shared load is beyond me. It's easier if you use a breakaway impact shield as you can adjust to suit the hook length your using. I wish you the best of luck.
If you fish the Bristol channel make your pully rigs a lot smaller mate with smaller components if not you will lose the lot and rotten bottom rigs mark
Hi Mark great vid will have to give this a go. The link to Trident tackle (www.tridenttackle.co.uk) doesn't seem to work. Google searched and went to www.tridenttackleshop.com and this works ok.
Great Info thanks Alan. As I've just said to Mark above, I couldn't get the website to work, and was told online somewhere that Trident tackle were unable to operate during the lockdown. I can go order my Trident bits now! 👍👍
love that rig. BUT, i dont un derstand the reason for the mainline termalink - swivel - pulley. I have only a swivel on my mainline, and clip the pulley in?!
Just picked up fishing again after a 20 year hiatus.
Just watched a trident rig set up and the versatility is incredible.
Super informative video that helped knock some of that 20 year rust off my knowledge. Thanks very much. Really looking forward to seeing what else you have and want you to know you’ll be passing your knowledge onto the next generation of fishermen as I’m taking my 13 year old son on a few trips
It would be interesting to know where you are fishing and maybe I could point you in the right direction to improve your results.
I’m sure your son will love time spent with his dad, those opportunities are few and far between.
That's what we like to see Mark credit given when it's due unlike some 👏👏👏
Sharing is caring. 😉
Just invested in a few packs of these, the aero pulleys, termalinks and the kicker bait clips rather than the roto ones.
Quite often use pulley rigs myself too, although when i get around to tying them i think I'll still be using beads either side of the slider👍
Great video, a lot nice and useful information, I'll implement this year in Norway. Regards from Poland
You are very welcome 🎣👍🏻
I use it without beads, but use a few mm of silicone tubing over the knots at either end to protect them from the pully. Works a treat, pb bullhuss of 12.2 from the rocks on a 3stranded 40lb amnesia hooklength snelled to a bronzed 6/0 did the business:)
I am jealous, I have never caught a bullhuss before. I am working on rectifying that though. 😉
Hi Mark, i have used the roto and aero pulley for about a year now. i really like them .I use them for spurdog in the deep scottish lochs clear water so no real problem with sand blocking and jamming components. i have never had the roto fail to release. I use 80 lb mono throughout . snood is about 2.5 to 3 ft long with 6 inch of biting length wire. hook sizes 4/0 to 6/0 in pennel . I do use small beads as a buffer and 3 large lumi ones above the hook. bait is squid and mackeral cocktail lashed on tightly with bait elastic. I add an oval lead link to the roto prior to tying onto the rig so i can clip on the lead easily.
I set the wires on the lead very tightly and as the spur runs and pulls the slack in the pulley rig it acts like a boltrig when it hits the end of the slack and generally hooks the fish right in the lips.
i have been out 3 times this month and in good conditions managed 17 spurdog 4 thornbacks 2 codling , 2 lsd and 2 whiting. 4 spurs were double figures and several more 8 to 9 lbs I had my pb spur of 15lbs 2 oz 2 weeks ago. i find the aero pulley does not kink the rig body after a fish or two. unlike with a pulley bead or large swivel 1/0 which i used to use. In fact my repeat order from trident arrived 2 days ago so i do rate them and they stand up to big fish in deep water.
keep up the good work GG
Gareth, that was an interesting read and good to hear honest articulated feedback. I hadn’t considered the bolt rig aspect but it makes sense and sounds like it would work well for our southern smooth hound fishing. I haven’t caught a Scottish spur dog yet but I’m working on it. 😉
@@seaangling Mark, yes it would work for smoothies. Although i prefer an up and over for them with long snood. We get quite a lot of smoothies now in summer months in southern scotland. If you ever want more info on spurdog in the lochs let me know . i have fished them for over 20 years from the shore . i find this time of year best , no midges and bigger fish !!
I usually use the up and over for smooth hounds
Great video, I've just ordered a load of components from Trident. I'm glad I found your channel and look forward to watching more of your videos.
I’m glad it was useful to you and there are plenty of other films on the channel, no pike fishing though 😗.
@@seaangling I do mainly sea fishing now, my local pike/perch lake has been drained and turned into a nature reserve.
After watching that if anybody says they cant make a pulley rig then they have probably been subject to brain removal. Great instructional vid buddy
Cheers Andy, it is a nice simple rig that does work.
Hi Mark. Great video and really well explained. It's the first video of yours that I've come across, so I've subscribed as I'm sure there's plenty of other great viewing. I'm just starting to fish the rough ground around the Whitby area, having not fished from the shore for 30 or so years (charter boat ownership prevents it most of the year). I like the price point of the Trident gear and have ordered some bits to get me started. Thanks for explaining in great detail.
Hello and welcome. As you are an experienced charter owner I’d very much appreciate any tips or advice on my boat fishing antics, I’m always looking to improve.
The Trident tackle is now being sold in shops which opens up the possibilities for purchasing. 🎣👍🏻
Hi Mark, stumbled across this video very informative and well presented as always, thanks for sharing
Cheers Brian, much appreciated 👍🏻🎣
GREAT VIDEO AGAIN ! THANKS🐕
You are very welcome. 🎣
Thanks; I realised last night that I had two Trident pulley rigs out, but both different kitted up! Obviously one was wrong. Thanks for your straight forward instruction.
Yeah, I don’t think beads are needed on the trident rig.
HI MARK. Yet again a top video.
Cheers buddy 🎣👍🏻
Hello mark I use trident components and never had a failure I also use the trident tackle exactly the same way you have it’s brilliant so well done and keep them videos coming I find your way of explaining things brilliant so it’s a big 👍👍👍👍👍 from me.
Happy days. At least I’m not a million miles off the mark.
Mark great video very clear and uncomplicated and well presented great tips 👍
If there is something in there that is helpful then it’s done it’s job. 👍🏻
If not, I hope it is entertaining. 😂
My trident kit arived today and I am very impressed with it. Can't wait to use it on sunday😀 only thing I do different is that I put a termalink on both ends and a swivel on my snod.
A swivel on the shockleader is a very popular way to go and the Gemini stainless swivels at 140lb are very compact and last well. The termalink is enclosed which reduces the chance of snagging. All round a good option if the bulk doesn’t bother you.
I will add some pics when I catch on Sunday.
Thanks, well put together explanation
Cheers Ian, I hope it helps. 🎣👍🏻
Had a good couple trips out lately. Used this rig but a bit longer and caught a beautiful 6lb to 6.5lb in weight(2 other fish were caught also) of the cardiff barrage.
Which species?
@@seaangling it was a thornback Ray and I've found out my scales are broken and not weighing correctly they are 2lb ish out (in the bin once replaced) so it was 8 to 8.5lb. The other fish were whiting and doggies.
Also went back to barrage today to fish down to low and caught a small plaice.
This is the second trident pulley rig video I watched, nicely explained Mark. Could not believe the prices when I looked at the trident website, quickly ordered a set before they realised how low their prices are...lol. Even the shipping was only £2.95nor so. Can't wait to build my rigs with the components.
I am interested to hear how you find them and if they live up to expectations. It has to be worth a little experiment to try. 🎣
@@seaangling As soon as I get my order, I will make a couple of rigs with spare hook snoods and will try them, hopefully by next weekend. Will keep you updated.
Cheers Mark..in the Bristol Channel I use pulley rigs. Shorter ones for the cod/whiting and much longer for the summer rays. On big tides I go to the up and over due to the tide race. Never used trident. I’ll give them a go👍🏻
My mainstay is the up and over but when the whiting move in I do like a pulley rig.
I'm Sold on trident Gear! 😅 Great Vid Mark.. Greetings from Brighton!
The Dyna form works well and the Termalinks are very good.
@@seaangling ill keep that in mind, cheers mark! Tight lines
just ordered £20 worth to try,they look spot on,i have always used that knot but i never went back through the loop,henry gilbey style
What ever happened to Henry Gilbey used to enjoy his program
Mark if I was fishing for whiting I would use three hook flapper with short snoods 8/10 “
And I’m sure that would be successful. I’ve managed to catch 2 whiting On a pennel before. 😂
Hello Mark,I trident tackle all the time buddy,have caught loads of rays,hounds and bass on the pulley rigs
What are you favourite aspects with them, the cost for me is near the top of the list?
Always enjoy watching your vids.I found a pulley rig recently made withe the Tridents clips,which I'd seen but not used.For the time being I've already got plenty of rigs already tied up,so I'll use them up first,but obviously each to their own !!
Very well explained Mark a relaxing watch.
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it.
Love the tackle shed vids and give ideas to adapt my fishing .
Nice to hear that they are useful, more on the way. 👍🏻
Great vid mate, when I make my pulley rigs I normally tie the termalink on the rig body first then measure out using the arms apart method then cut my line
Natures tape measure. 😂
@@seaangling true 😂 also with the tag ends I blob them with a lighter
I have considered this and also with shock leader knots. I’ve never had a “slipped” knot so not investigated any further.
@@seaangling me either but I did do it for that added security now I do it outta habit lol
I do things more out of habit and even when I stop and think it through, I still can’t help myself.
Hello Mark ! I have been watching your channel from 2 weeks...you just got another fan...i like the way you are explaining everything and showing to public what is more efficient and easy things to do... i am looking for efficiency on my fishing time... saving time brings more fish.. if there is any apart dogfish😉... You are doing a great job , thank you for your videos and hope you will do more videos. I would like to ask for a favour?? If there is any chance to do PORTSMOUTH RIG in the future?? I am sea fishing from shore only.. for the moment.. , i am trying to do a complex rig wallet with 5-6 each shore fishing rigs including this one as well. Thank you very much... keep the channel up with loads of videos... tight lines.
Another great video Mark, explained well and good close up shots. I used the pulley rig for the first time the other day and I was amazed how well they work. i like the look of the Trident gear and will give them a go next time.
I’ll be doing a few more rig making videos covering some of the other popular choices. 👍🏻
@@seaangling Looking forward to them, thanks Mark
Love the Videos, especially workshop ones! I personally think Trident tackle is amazing, its different to other brands and as you said its really competitively priced. Had no problems at all with it and like you I think the Terma links are amazing. Plus, who doesnt love the chance to do a colour coordinated rig 😉
They even come in MWSA colours.
another great vid mark, love watching rig making ones it gives me ideas on what to make for my next trips out , thanks mate.
I have got a selection of rig making videos planned. If you have any suggestions for ones you would like I may be able to throw them into the mix.
Unfortunately Trident are not Posting to Ireland at moment ,Unless you pay £16(99% ) courier fee , but great vid and thanks for comment on griner knot ,very helpful.
Is that something that happens with other products as well? Are there extra costs involved?
@@seaangling Ireland is not listed when putting in delivery address as I found out after trying to place order yesterday .I went back to their Home page ,States that they have had issues with posting to Ireland (Since last February but no update since then(. so it applies to all their products. I dont think its a customs problem because they offer Courier service,, if you want to pay extra £16 ..I get a lot of online items from UK and no issues ,, I think if value is over £150 ,then there is duty but other than that a VAT rate of 23% applies instead UK Vat .And to be fair "An Post" ,national postal service , is very reliable .I had emailed to see if there was any update after 6 months but no reply two weeks on .
@@peterelliott1462 strange that they have had problems. 🤷♂️
Great Video. Greetings from Greece !!!
Hi Paul, what’s the fishing like over there?
I love the pully rig but have gone off the airo pully!!! I find it slows the dropping of the snood too slowly and it tends to get tangled up. Much prefer the gemini pully or just a standard pully beed. Love the other trident gear (roto bait, terma links) bigtime.
The aero pulley was always meant as a rough ground pulley and the Dynaform acting as the free flowing version for lighter ground. I must admit that if given the choice I always reach for the Gemini pulley bead.
Hi Mark, really enjoy your video. 👍🏻
Cheers Craig, I hope it is useful.
Great video as always Mark.
Thank you Andy, I hope there was something in there of use. 👍🏻
The breakaway proper pulley does away with the pulley bead . Clips directly onto your shockleader ,
Great video 👍
Thank you, hope it was helpful.
Really good was looking at the trident bit this morning then you tubed it found your vid found very helpful so thanks and going to give them a go try your up and over rig but try a trident pulley on there instead of the crimps way and see how it goes
Keep up the good video's
Yet another great and informative video 👍
Having just been able to get out and try the trident bits I have, on a trip to chesil (cogdon) and the Bristol Channel (Severn beach),
my feeling on the aero pulley is its a little “stiff” if a bit on sand/mud gets into the small hole,
and the roto bait clip got clogged with fine sand/grit making realise a hit and miss affair.
But given the benefits of cost and staying clipped during an off the ground cast I can definitely see myself using these for ruff ground venues,
I hope I am giving a balanced view, Gemini drop down pulley next. 😉
Nice series of vids👍 It's not a grinner, it's a triple tucked three turn blood knot.
Good video again👏👏🎣🎣
My rigs are almost identical to yours, to be honest I do much prefer the Gemini pulley bead. I couldn’t agree more on the price, certainly cheaper than Gemini and others but not cheaply made, quality products at a great price. 👍
I also like the Gemini products and the next rig is going to be a Gemini pulley dropper but they are expensive.
Yesterday using the trident pulley rig I did not use ditachible hook snood and down penarth I caught a 2lb12oz codling
Nice result. 🎣👍🏻
@@seaangling …..My son (9) has my UA-cam signed in and has been watching your videos copying your rigs, just seen he’d commented….he was very happy with himself yesterday after using one he’d copied!
@@worseyfishingadventures send me your address via messenger and I’ll get some stickers in the post for his tackle box. 😉👍🏻
Another good video Mark, and all well explained. Cheers.
Never thought about weight shape before. Guess you are talking about the likes of namix flatbacks. Thanks for that tip. Stay safe. 👍
Also weights that have the splash release as they really disturb the water flow.
You can also put the lead on the pulley part makeing into running pulley.
I can’t quite figure that one out, can you tell me more?
Like an upside-down pully/up and over. With the hooklength up and over one of their spring/clips and back down to the roto bait release which is mounted onto the streamlined pully. Works really well :)
Bait hard on the bottom. Like a running ledger
Morning Mark, there are some great products on the market these days and it’s always worth trying new kit. Like you I have used Trident gear and have found it to be excellent quality at a reasonable price. I still use the termalink but have moved away from the rest. The pulley seemed like an excellent idea but I found that in the Bristol Channel it twisted the rig up, I have reverted to the Gemini pulley bead and Gemini splashdown for hook release. I guess it’s down to personal choice. Great vid. Pete
So much of what we do is down to personal preference, location, conditions, species etc. I hope by showing stuff people can take the bits that is relevant to them and make use of it. Also comments like yours really help as it gives alternatives and reasons.
I’ll be doing a pulley dropper using Gemini stuff next. 👍🏻
@@seaangling Excellent news! Did you see the last vid from Bandit Fishing Uk, there are a couple of alterations to his pulley that seem worthy of a try. Keep up the good work. Pete
I don’t recognise the channel name but I’ll look it up.
Great vid as always Mark, very nicely explained and demonstrated... Like a lot of people I probably use a combination of trident and gemini... Especially on up and over rigs but haven't really considered trident for my pulleys... Think I still prefer imps for hook release but I'm definitely going to give terma links a try... Look a lot simpler to use
I will be doing a video on the drop down pulley next as it was requested on the channel. For that I will be using Gemini tackle.
I personally use IMPs wherever possible but on the pulley rig I am converting to Rotobaits.
I really like the termalink and think I have proved it in operation to my own satisfaction.
What's the thinking behind changing from imps to rotobait just on the pulley rig? Do you notice any perceivable difference?.... Interesting tho to see your comments on how design and shape of lead can impact its effectiveness.... Not something I had considered before, tho can't say I've ever had a rig come back still clipped up
I tend to use this rig in the winter and with windy/gusty conditions. The rotobait is a reliable method of holding a 4/O hook captive during the cast. I tend to use quite big baits and the combination of big bait and wind can detach from an IMP. That said I do like using IMPs.
Used the rig at the cold knap barry south Wales but unfortunately didn't catch anything. I will be using it again on next outing and when I catch I will post the pics.
What length did you make your pulley Gareth and what was the target?
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This is the link for the video of my trident pulley rig
I like making my own panels rigs and my one up one down rigs seem to work better than the pedal sometimes can be a bit snagging in some of the spots I fish I just make basic ones don't want to spend so much on tackle and it removes a lot I've never once bought a lead in my life
Hi Mark great vid. I'm a great fan of the pulley rig. I've been making these with the Gemini pulley bead and splash down lead. I've recently ordered some Trident kit and am eager to try it out. I particularly value the hint about using a narrow ended sinker over a flat back type like the Gemini splash down. I can see the potential for the rota clip to be impaired.
Hi Peter, I am a big fan of the Gemini pulley bead and it is the core feature of my favourite rig which is the up and over using the Gemini pulley and the IMP. I realise most of what I do is well known by everyone but one little nugget picked out of it all can sometimes help. 👍🏻
@@seaangling Thanks Mark. I also like the idea of the changeable hook snood. I normally fish two rods with different rigs and normally hang baited rigs on my tripod. Changeable hook snoods look great. Like you I also like the up and over. I make the version that incorporates a short running ledger. I’m going to try a termalink changeable snood on that. Do you think the termalink would work on a running ledger.
@@peterbryan9652 the termalink makes a nice streamlined connection for detachable snoods. They are very strong as well.
@@seaangling Thanks. I’ll let you know how I get on with this variant of an up and over.
Plus if you ever fancy fishing in the south Wales cardiff/penarth/barry area give me a shout.
It is on my list of places to try, PM via messenger.
Another good informative video, you think the components would handle really rough ground?, cod fishing north east
I’m not use to fishing that type of ground, we don’t even need weak links here. It is a strong rig that with a little tweaking would do what you need.
Hi Mark, just found your channel! After starting beach casting for the first time at the youngish age of 58, i just wanted to say i love your rig building videos, and i was wondering what clip you used at the end of your main line, and now i know! Ive just ordered some Trident gear as it looks the business and it wont break the bank! Many thanks, Shaun, North Wales.
Welcome aboard Shaun, it is always good to hear that the videos are useful and have helped someone out. There are loads of good channels so you can pick and choose what works best for you. I’m jealous of your location as you have some epic locations on your doorstep. 🎣👍🏻
Your right! I am spoilt for locations where I am! I can drink my cup of tea in the kitchen gazing out over the Menai Straits! I actually caught my very first Sea Bass earlier today! Nice 3lb 5 oz! Keep up the good work, Shaun.
@@happydaysveg1965 3lb5 is a nice size fighting fish.
Great vid yet again , one question , why do use heavier hook snood than you use on your main line , sure I a snagged situation the main line being the weakest will be the first to break ? .
Correct, but where I fish tends to be clean ground and the line strength is for rays/hounds that can be abrasive.
Great video Mark I just don't like the Trident pulley, everything else they make i use. I fish the Solent like yourself and the pulley is just a magnet for weed.
The majority of my fishing this year has been with the up and over rig which is covered on another video, I have found times when the pulley has been useful. Mainly when fishing Gosport and Gilkicker when the “tings” are ravenous.
The knot sounds like a double surgeons knot the difference is you do four turns first time and only three second time
Duly noted.
Hi Mark.Have you ever tried circle hooks using pulley rigs? If so,what do you think about it?
I have used circle hooks and usually use them for dressing the top of the bait when using a pennel setup. For rays and sharks the circle gives a nice corner of the mouth hook up. 👍🏻
I've had my hook link unclip itself after a bite using the terma link, so I've lost confidence with them.
Really, interesting to hear. All feedback good and bad is welcome.
Another great vid and very apt for me as I've just today ordered my first load of Trident tackle to try. The pully rig is my go to this time of year so looking forward to getting the bits and giving it a go. Just one question, is there a maximum line diameter the Aero Pulleys can take?
I can’t remember for sure but I would think about 100lb or close to.
Wish me luck down town quay
If you are fishing there during the day you are going to need it.
Good luck and I hope you catch a big’n. 🎣
Unsure if comments/questions on old vids are read but I will givr it a go.
Built a few of your rigs now (great tutorials btw) and caught my 1st smoothhound yesterday. It was on the trident pullley rig. However my question is this. On each reel in the snood was well and truelly twisted around thr rig body. Concerned it may not release correctly on the cast. Any advice to stop this? TIA.
Were you using the aero pulley or the dyna form?
Was there a swivel between pulley and shock leader?
It could have been twisting during retrieval.
@@seaangling Hi Mark, Just purchased a load of Trident stuff, I am watching 😀
Another great vid Mark I have just ordered some Trident tackle I see they make it in different colours any thoughts on the best colour
The mark williams sea angling colours of blue or yellow are clearly the best and catch the most fish. 😉👍🏻🎣🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟
Great explanation again! I am wondering, would it be possible to fish multiple hooks with this kind of set up?
Yes you can. 😉
I may be doing a double pulley rig sometime soon. 😗🤭
@@seaangling Fantastic, just what I was hoping for. Thank you in advance and also generally for creating good content!
Another great video mark I have been thinking about the termalink I use the Gemini link at the moment what is the diameter of the termalink I was not sure if it will fit through the tip rings on my imax rods
The termalink has fitted through every rod ring I have so far and I was sold when it held bringing in a shore caught skate. If it can manage that everything else is easy.
@@seaangling cheers mark will give them a try👍
Hi Mark I'm Ricardo again. I forgot to ask you something.Finally I've got the Breakaway proper pulleys ( very difficult to find in Argentina) .They're smaller than the size I thought they were.Are they capable of withstanding a powerful cast? I mean otg and 150 grs.lead
Absolutely. 👍🏻
I have made some and have smoothounds on it marks can you use the airro pulley up the other to make the trindent up and over rig
I have been experimenting with the up and over rig again and been having some good results with the Gemini components.
DOES THE trident Kicker do the same job as the Trident Roto
The ROTO-BAIT holds the hook captive but is limited by hook size. It will be interesting to see the KICKER.
Great vid Mark well done, So after a few years away from sea fishing I'm drawn back to it again. So time to catch up on all the new tackle like Trident.. Where have I been hiding lol. So spent the day doing some research and watching loads of UA-cam vids. I really like the look of the New to me Trident bits - but Old to you lot now. One question with there pulleys is there any more friction as its kinda a figure 8, do you lose bite detection ore is it not so noticeable?.
I haven’t noticed a significant loss in bite detection and the line does cross itself. That bit of friction can help to hold the weight up if fishing over rough ground. I haven’t had a failure because of it despite how it looks.
Mark, I have ordered a pack so I will just have to go fishing more often to find out, just need to let the wifee know now lol. Looking forwards to trying out the Trident range thanks to you and your vids.
The Trident Pully is flawed, I think all of thier other products are fantstic and genuinly better than equivilent products on the merket. I have used the pully plenty of times and can confirm that sand abbration does damage your line where the pully functions. I have also reeled in to find small item of debis in the pully preventing free movmnet of line through the component. Its that simple.
All interesting feedback from another user. I tend to fish mostly from shingle beaches but do visit Sandy ones from time to time so I haven’t witnessed what you describe. I can see the effect it would have though. The Aero pulley isn’t my preferred choice but one that I will continue to use when conditions permit.
Hi there where are you buying you trident tackle from manythanks
Direct from Trident although I think Veals now stock it.
Thank you another great video good watch as normal
They only do them in white now
What do you use for your main line?
Mainline on the reel or rig body?
Is the power swivel purely to stop it from twisting
It is there to act as a transition between the aero pulley and the terma link at the end of my mainline. You could replace the terma link with a swivel and clip straight onto that.
@@seaangling I just go terma link to aropully one less component to go wrong yes I know its a 100lb swivel so not much chance of breaking that's why the question was it to stop twisting, as the trident tack is designed to all clip on to one another
Is there any specific reason why I can't pass the line through the aero pulley just once instead of the cross over. I don't use pulley rigs very often probably only when my son take me to the Chesil. (Going over is easy but coming back I struggle) or the Bristol channel.
If you only want a single pass pulley without the cross over I would recommend the Gemini pulley bead. It would come down to personal preference and there are many different options for a pulley bead or even a simple swivel in its place.
@@seaangling I did read that the reason for the Trident pulley having the cross-over is that once you have a fish on and the pulley has lifted the lead up towwards the main line, the little bit of friction from the cross-over helps prevent the lead falling back down if your line goes slack. I hope I made sense of that!
That makes sense.
@@seaangling Gemini all the time for me, it has the anti tangle swivel built in, you can then just clip up to the trident termalink,
All the casting load is on the hook length?
Not at all, the load is shared as it is doubled up with the rig body.
That's plane wrong, the weakest link is the hook length. Which is why as a general rule 10lb per oz of lead. If your happy risking everyone arnd you when casting. Carry on.
The general rule is 10lb per oz of lead plus 10lb safety factor.
I’m not risking anyone’s safety and if you do the calculations you will see the load is not all on the hook snood.
The pulley rig is a very safe compact casting rig which helps by raising the weight when recovering a fish.
I'm well aware how a pully rig works. Fact is you tied it wrong. Zero load should be on the hook length or what's the point I using a higher brake strain.for the rig body. " surely you grasp the concept of weakest link in the chain ".How you can think it's shared load is beyond me. It's easier if you use a breakaway impact shield as you can adjust to suit the hook length your using. I wish you the best of luck.
If I have tied it wrong then I apologise and welcome positive correction which would be more useful.
Would using circle hooks make any difference negatively when clipping up?
The shape wouldn’t but the thickness of wire might. Circle hooks tend to be slightly thicker than standard “J” shaped.
@@seaangling No worries. I'll get some trident tackle and maybe try it. If it doesn't work, no harm done. Love the vids. Take care.
It wouldn’t hurt to try circle hooks if that is your preference and have some J hooks available if it doesn’t.
@@seaangling yep, I'll give it a go and keep some J's handy too. Thanks again Mark.
I’m interested to hear how you get on, keep us updated. 👍🏻
Is it a crime to put a bead on your line. ?
Not at all, personal preference and variation means you can tailor to whatever you like. 👍🏻
If you fish the Bristol channel make your pully rigs a lot smaller mate with smaller components if not you will lose the lot and rotten bottom rigs mark
Acknowledged buddy, I’ll keep it in mind.
Hi Mark great vid will have to give this a go.
The link to Trident tackle (www.tridenttackle.co.uk) doesn't seem to work.
Google searched and went to www.tridenttackleshop.com and this works ok.
Thank you Alan. I’ll update the link when I’m on my PC. It won’t allow me on my phone for some reason.
Great Info thanks Alan. As I've just said to Mark above, I couldn't get the website to work, and was told online somewhere that Trident tackle were unable to operate during the lockdown. I can go order my Trident bits now! 👍👍
love that rig. BUT, i dont un derstand the reason for the mainline termalink - swivel - pulley. I have only a swivel on my mainline, and clip the pulley in?!
How do you join swivel to swivel?
@@seaangling termalink from mainline, cliped on the pulley, without swivel. I think the swivel is for anti tangeling?