strewth Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 I've noticed the following problems with SX-40s 1. They rarely, if ever, swim true straight out of the box and need to be hand tuned by bending the bib loop. Mine always seem to swim to the right! 2. The front trebles are too large, and are forever catching on the bib or the back trebles. The latter problem could easily be avoided by fitting size 14 ST-36BC trebles. In my humble view neither of these problems should occur with a lure that costs around $18 or more, and should be fixed by the manufacturer not the consumer. Otherwise it is a great Bream lure. Anyone else had these problems? Cheers Strewth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken A Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 Interesting problems. I haven't experienced either of them myself. Are you using a loop knot of some type to attach your lure ? The treble fouling problem is also a new one. I haven't had any problems along that line. I too would be interested to hear of any of these problems if anyone else is having them. In my humble view neither of these problems should occur with a lure that costs around $18 or more If your paying $18 for an SX-40 you are being ripped off my friend. I have contacted Ecogear re this problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pukka Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 I've noticed the following problems with SX-40s1. They rarely, if ever, swim true straight out of the box and need to be hand tuned by bending the bib loop. Mine always seem to swim to the right! 2. The front trebles are too large, and are forever catching on the bib or the back trebles. The latter problem could easily be avoided by fitting size 14 ST-36BC trebles. In my humble view neither of these problems should occur with a lure that costs around $18 or more, and should be fixed by the manufacturer not the consumer. Otherwise it is a great Bream lure. Anyone else had these problems? Cheers Strewth 31522[/snapback] Hi Strewth, I can't remember having any problems with any of my SX-40's or 48's out of the box, but the towing eyelet on these lures is admittedly very sensitive and only needs the slightest knock or bend to change the lure's action. The tangling trebles is something which occurs a lot on any short bodied lure and is esily avoided by stopping the line with your finger at the end of the cast, just before the lure hits the water. The sudden stop normally throws both trebles backwards so they don't tangle. If you continue to have problems with any Ecogear hard body from the box, drop TonyS a private message, (he's the distibutor for Ecogear products in Australia), and I'm sure he'll do his very best to sort out the problem for you. Pukka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 The detuned eco problems have been raised on a number of web sites but I think Tony addressed the problem as I have'nt heard of any problems of late, but maybe a couple have slipped through. I had a couple of SX48's which would only swim right, one of which I couldnt tune and it ended up hitting the bin. The other is still sitting in the tackle box till I find the time and patience to tune it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken A Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 I remember there was a faulty batch but that was 12 months or more ago if my memory is correct. They were recalled & replaced as far as I know. I have contacted Tony S & he'll be able to work something out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strewth Posted February 12, 2005 Author Share Posted February 12, 2005 Interesting problems. I haven't experienced either of them myself. Are you using a loop knot of some type to attach your lure ?The treble fouling problem is also a new one. I haven't had any problems along that line. I too would be interested to hear of any of these problems if anyone else is having them. If your paying $18 for an SX-40 you are being ripped off my friend. I have contacted Ecogear re this problem 31525[/snapback] Ken I use a tiny stainless fly clip to attach the lure. These are close to weightless, have never affected the action of my other small Bream lures, are very strong, and make lure changing a breeze. It looks as though others have encountered the tuning problem. To see that the trebles can foul, fold the hooks toward each other and note that they can catch. No problems when a size 14 Owner treble is fitted, as the reduced shank length and gape does the trick. If $17.80 is too high, can you recommend a cheaper source of SX-40s? Thanks for alerting Ecogear, this can only do good. Cheers Strewth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken A Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 Get in touch with Australian Bass Angler mate. There is a 10% off deal for Fishraider members The hooks can reach each other & fould but I have found this rarely happens to me. Also I had a few dramas with them using fly clips & since going back to the loop I have no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grantm Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 Ive only had an sx48 swim crooked not an sx40, easily fixed though. One thing I have noticed is that when I rig up an sx40 it badly affects my casting, the bloody things go straight into the trees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony S Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 Hi all, Thank you to raise the problems. Regards to the swimming actions. As I have mention before, we have replace most of the batch. I have test the new one and I would say 99% is all right. With the treble setting, I believe that Ecogear has done its best to made a good balance lure with good fitting. There are some similar lure to SX-40, however if you change the treble it will affect the lure's buoyancy and swimming actions. With such a small lure, any minor sutle change will affect lure's actions. Ecogear has it's best try to make the ultimate lure with good overall balance. However we will take your guy's advices to make the better product in the future. To Swoffa, Thank you for such a great supporter for Ecogear happy fishing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jethro Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 Have to agree. I have never had a problem with a SF40x swiming straight out of the box. The front trebble does get hung up every now and again but its not a huge problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 Like Richard, nearly all mine needed tuning including some recently purchased? From what Tony has mentioned though I would wager these were old stock. Never had a problem with the 48's however! But the lure is so good I can put up with a bit of tuning I dont think you will ever get away from the trebles hanging on any purchased HB's. Even the much vaunted Rapala's still hang occasionally. Like has been mentioned already the best way to solve this is change the trebles, something I do anyway on all lures as soon as they are purchased Cheers Windy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 Tony, What are the correct replacement hooks for the SX-40 and the SX-48? Where can I get some in Sydney? I also find the SX-40s mostly need some tuning out of the box. I would also appreciate a tougher finish on the lures. I find the brighter coloured finishes get scratched very easily. Otherwise dammed good lures - could they just drop the price a little. Cheers, Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jocool Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 They use a 12 Owner Stinger treble. I'm pretty sure ABA has them in stock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MarkD Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 Ive only had an sx48 swim crooked not an sx40, easily fixed though. One thing I have noticed is that when I rig up an sx40 it badly affects my casting, the bloody things go straight into the trees 31624[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacktruck Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 They use a 12 Owner Stinger treble. I'm pretty sure ABA has them in stock! 34863[/snapback] Joe I have been told Owner hooks have just done a deal with Tackle world buyers group so if you need the hooks and ABA has them now better get them NOW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted March 9, 2005 Share Posted March 9, 2005 They use a 12 Owner Stinger treble. I'm pretty sure ABA has them in stock! 34863[/snapback] Hi Joe, Thanks for that, will check them out. Its definitely time to change the hooks. I bent them back into shape and sharpened them before a session on Sunday, then managed to drop at least 5 fish (3 in a row at one stage). Guess my idea of the right shape is a little out. Cheers, Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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