ESP Heat Shrink Tube
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.Features:
10 x 50mm lengths
Matt dark olive green
The 2.4mm is ideal for Ronnie rigs
The 1.6mm is best when tying line aligner rigs as a 'kicker'.
Forms a tough protective sleeve
ESP Mega Method Rigs (3 pack)
So to perfectly complement the feeders we have also launched a range of Mega Method Rigs.
Also designed to be used in solid PVA bags, these rigs provide deadly effective presentation and hook holds and combined with the enclosed Extender stops, a wide variety of hook baits can be used.
The overall length of 4” (10cm) is just right for tucking the hook bait back inside the method mix moulded onto the feeder.
The super strong, soft Camo Sink Link braid is really inconspicuous and does not loop up or be prone to dislodge the hook bait from the feeder as the bait disperses, an inherent problem with stiffer hook link materials.
The hair lengths have been kept purposely short to accommodate small baits such as artificial buoyant sweetcorn or small boilies and pellets, whilst the Extender Stops allow for the hair to be lengthened and larger baits or combinations of bait to be used.
The loop at the top end of the hook link allows for quick connection and removal from a clip link or swivel, very useful when ‘speed fishing’ on prolific runs waters.
Tied using ESP Curve-Shanx Teflon coated hooks which are super sharp, strong and their shape ensures excellent anti ejection and hook holding properties without the need for shrink tube.
Available in barbed and barbless sizes 6 – 20lb, 8 – 20lb and 10 – 15lb with 3 rigs per pack.
Features:
Each pack contains three rigs
Each pack contains hairstops and extender stops
Micro Barbed and barbless
ESP Silicone Tube
Silicone tube has a multitude of uses in carp fishing and with five diamters available the ESP tube covers everything.
From trapping the hair against the hook shank and using for the toip bead on leadcore with the 0.5mm, to multi rigs with the 0.75mm and 1.0mm, to sleeving lead loops and swivels with the 1.5mm and 2.0mm.Features:
2m lengths
Weedy green
Durable
Many uses
ESP Syncro XT Loaded
The XT of Syncro literally stands for extra tough, indicating that this exceptional monofilament is highly abrasion resistant and durable.
Following its launch in 2011, the original ESP Syncro XT mono has grown to become one of the most widely used and well respected top end mainlines available.
And with very good reason, it ticks all the boxes regarding what's required from a top performing carp mono: unbeatable knot strength, optimum stretch, superb abrasion resistance without being wiry and this relative suppleness makes it a front-runner when it comes to distance casting.
Over the intervening period since the initial launch, we have carried on testing various different mono samples and have yet to find anything better than Syncro, which combined all the attributes required. However, during this testing process, we explored different colours having been asked by some of our sponsored anglers for a darker olive green.
So Syncro XT Loaded was born and the anglers that tested it for ESP have been completely sold on it.
Upon casting out it sinks through the surface film virtually unaided until it just hangs from the rod tips.
And if a slack line approach is required it stays that way, lying tight to the bottom to the extent that you can feel it peeling up off the lake bed when winding in.
The dark olive pigment disappears against any lake bed and is actually very difficult to see when suspended off the rod tips, even in tap clear water.
Regarding knot strength, just like the original Syncro XT, the new Loaded is underrated and the following knot strengths can be achieved using a carefully tied five turn grinner.
Although Syncro XT Loaded is limp straight off the spool we recommend soaking it overnight so that it absorbs water and becomes even suppler as it is loaded onto the reel spool.
Features:
1000m per spool
Slick surface
Excellent abrasion resistance
Quick sinking
Optimum stretch
Durable
Extra-tough
High performance
ESP Cryogen Curve Shanx Hooks
These Curves are now around 25% stronger than their predecessors while still retaining long fine needle sharp points which are now extra durable.
These are highly effective in a whole variety of rig presentations (perfect for the Ronnie Rig) and their quick turning, anti-eject shape combined with a needle sharp point ensures exceptional hook holds. The initial launch of ESP Cryogen hooks in March 2016 caused a massive stir with discerning anglers quickly recognising the distinct technical advantages they offered.
They were the result of over three years of development and field testing which culminated in a new standard in strength and point durability. New manufacturing techniques including both high temperature and cryogenic tempering have produced significantly stronger hooks with more durable, long life points.
Cryogenic tempering is a process used to improve the molecular structure in steel which in turn reduces stress and improves strength and wear resistance.
It is used in many disciplines with Formula 1 engine parts being a classic example.
Bench tests on initial samples proved to us that the new tempering processes combined with improved designs and heavy forging resulted in hooks that were 25-30% stronger than other PTFE coated carp hooks in the same wire gauge.
We subsequently sent the hooks for independent scientific testing on hardness and tensile strength and the tests carried out confirmed and supported our initial findings.
So rather than having to improve strength by simply increasing wire gauge, new manufacturing processes have allowed us to maintain optimum wire gauges for each size which allow for fine, ultra-sharp needle points which are now more durable than ever.
ESP is now delighted to introduce three new patterns into the Cryogen range, with each type having been developed, tested and 'tweaked' over the last 18 months. They have proved outstanding in field testing and provide an even greater choice in high-performance, long-lasting carp hooks.
Features:
Three years of development
Cryogenically tempered
Incredibly strong
Durable ultra sharp needle points
Long straight points
Tufflon coated
Barbless and Micro Barbed
ESP Syncro XT Mainline
The XT of Syncro literally stands for extra tough, indicating that this exceptional monofilament is highly abrasion resistant and durable.
Following its launch in 2011, ESP Syncro XT mono has grown to become one of the most widely used and well respected top end mainlines available.
And with very good reason, it ticks all the boxes regarding what's required from a top performing carp mono: unbeatable knot strength, optimum stretch, quick sinking, superb abrasion resistance without being wiry and this relative suppleness makes it a front-runner when it comes to distance casting.The breaking strain quoted on each spool is an easily achievable knot strength, appropriate to its diameter.
However, with carefully tied, mechanically superior knots like the five turn grinner, average breaking strains can be significantly increased.
Features:
1000m per spool
Slick surface
Excellent abrasion resistance
Fast sinking
Optimum stretch
Durable
ESP Metal Bait Screw
The added benefit to using bait screws is that hookbaits can be changed within seconds. They come in packs of ten and have a matt black finish.Features:
10 per packet
Metal
Durable
ESP Butt Grip Mini
Mini Butt Grips are available in three sizes: small for abbreviated handles, medium for shrink rubber handles, and large for duplon and cork handles.
The screw fittings are machined stainless steel and the rubberoid cups have been produced from specially formulated polymers to provide optimum fit, grip and release.
These grips are neat and minimal yet provide a vice-like grip to prevent rod movement yet release easily when the rod is picked up.
Features:
Machined stainless steel screw fittings
Specially formulated polymers to provide optimum fit, grip and release
ESP Adjustable Lead Clip
Adjustable Lead Clips can be used with heavy leads and PVA Bags for distance casting without risk of the lead ejecting on impact.
Alternatively, the lead retaining arm can be cut back for more efficient lead ejection when targeting big carp in weedy or snaggy waters.Features:
10 clips, tail rubbers & swivel retaining pegs per packet
Versatile
Adjustable
Durable
ESP Hook Ring Swivel
The Hook Ring Swivel is ideally mounted on hook shanks or for D-rigs and in combination with the free movement of the swivel improves presentation and hooking potential.Features:
10 per packet
Non-reflective finish
Ultra smooth
Perfect for mounting on the shank or for D-rigs
ESP Tungsten Sinkers
A great and reusable alternative to putty, Designed to pin down hooklinks and mainlines, these extra heavy streamlined sinkers are soft and flexible and easy to slide onto mono where they will hold in place or onto coated braid without damaging the coating. Supplied on wires attached to a high-vis fob.
Available in Small (12 sinkers) and Large (10 sinkers).
Features:
Two Sizes
Heavier than most on the market yet more supple
ESP Cryogen Chod Hammer Hooks
The Chod-Hammers incorporate some of the best key features of their bigger brother, the highly effective Trig-Hammer; crucially we have mirrored the point profile of the Trig’s across all the sizes, so the long fine needle points are incredibly sharp.
The twin tempering process also means that although the points are very fine, they are also tough and durable. We have also mirrored the bend of the Trig to create a very strong shape.
The heavy forging and correct tempering gives the Chod-Hammers the correct degree of spring making them highly unlikely to open or snap.
The medium length shank terminates in a subtly out-turned eye, perfect for tying the knotless knot with stiff hook link materials such as bristle filament.
On this range we have increased the eye diameter slightly so that the larger sizes can accommodate 25lb bristle filament three times through the eye.
Wire gauges on the Chod-Hammers have been kept the same as their forerunner the Cryogen Stiff Rigger And with the sizes being very similar it means you can use the same pop-ups in relation to the hook size.
These new hooks have past the testing process with flying colours, consistently achieving excellent hook holds and none of the guys that have tested them have felt the need to sharpen the points as they are needle sharp straight from the packet.Features:
Cryogenically tempered
Durable ultra sharp needle points
Tufflon coated
Micro-barb and barbless
