Introducing the Black & Whites Bobbins – Our venture into the world of bobbins saw significant success with the Stow indicator system. It only made sense to take the next step and introduce a slightly different, more traditional style of bobbin for those who lean towards this preference.
Deeply involved in the Stow’s market debut, Damian Clarke aimed to create a bobbin reminiscent of homemade ones crafted over 20 years ago. These bobbin designs not only stayed put on the line during takes but also allowed fishing on slack lines on the ground or conventionally next to the buzzer with a taut line.
Functionality was paramount, but aesthetics mattered too. The two-part design emerged, featuring a solid white or black section along with a crystal-clear front for the isotope, creating the illusion of it floating within the bobbin. Damian drew inspiration from a design he had observed a decade earlier on monkey climber bodies at Layer Pit while attempting to replicate the style in his homemade bobbins.
The classic appearance, coupled with built-in features, positions these bobbins as the ultimate choice for bite indication in all types of carp fishing scenarios, whether you’re fishing under your rod tips or casting baits out to the horizon.
The Black & Whites bobbins are rooted in Damian’s original homemade designs but engineered for commercial production. Leveraging Korda’s technological resources, including computer-aided design, samples, and the eventual finished product, Damian ensured each aspect met his satisfaction.
In addition to the white version, a black variant was introduced, giving rise to the name Black & Whites. Both colors complement the black chains, hockey sticks, weights, and line clips. While functionality takes precedence, anglers appreciate a setup that looks the part, considering the hours spent waiting for action on the bank.
Unlike traditional bobbins with line clips protruding, the Black & Whites integrated the line clip into the bobbin body for a neater and more compact design. Perfecting this integration and allowing easy tension adjustment proved intricate, especially as the clip needed to cater to all four bobbin sizes. This clip had to accommodate various scenarios, including anglers using braided mainline with bowstring-tight setups at long range and additional weight on the bobbin.
The four different bobbin sizes posed potential challenges in producing compatible extra weights without requiring distinct attachments for each size. The solution involved designing a weight with two different diameter bores, allowing it to slide onto the chain attachment and fit seamlessly over the joint, providing a polished finish.
Each weight, with two supplied per bobbin, is laser-etched with its weight and the compatible bobbin size. The sizes include 5g and 8g for small bobbins, 10g and 15g for medium and large sizes, and 20g and 30g for the X-Large size.
The versatility of different bobbin sizes and weights makes the Black & Whites suitable for any angling situation. Whether using small bobbins for fishing with slack lines or the X-Large size for rowing baits to the horizon on a large lake, these bobbins accommodate diverse needs.
Designed to accentuate drop backs by running on the line, the Black & Whites Bobbins are effective for various bite types. Personal preference plays a role in choosing the preferred bobbin style, and many anglers appreciate the traditional bobbin on a long chain, such as the Black & Whites.
Each Black & Whites Bobbins comes with two chain length options—6in. and 9in. for small sizes, ideal for ground fishing, and 3in. and 6in. for other sizes.
The design aimed to ensure compatibility with the existing Stow range in terms of hockey stick attachments, facilitating a quick switch between the two bobbin types.
The Black & Whites hockey stick attachment features a clever design, incorporating a bayonet-style attachment with magnets for easy attachment and detachment of indicator chains. This design ensures security, preventing accidental detachment. Additionally, the magnetic attachment at the end of Stow chains can connect directly to these hockey sticks, creating a seamless connection.
Installing an isotope is a simple process, involving unscrewing the plastic plug with the supplied screwdriver, removing the fluorescent green plastic insert, and replacing it with the correct Stow Lite isotope size. The standard Stow-Lite fits medium, large, and X-Large Black & Whites, while the small size accommodates a Mini Stow-Lite, with various color options available in each size.
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