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    who makes shakey heads with screw locks

    I pour my own, but this last run used the hitchhikers as screw locks because that is all the BPS had at the time. They look great, but when I used them it was another story. Caught a fish and the flimsy spring bent all outta shape and became nonusable after a few fish. Has anyone used the Do-It ss screw lock inserts? Are they sturdier/better than the hitchhikers? I would even be willing to trade the hikers for some.
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    Re: who makes shakey heads with screw locks (dchance)

    I use the Do-It screw locks in mine and like them. I can't compare as I haven't used the hitchhikers before. But I've had no problems at all with the screw locks from Do-It.


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    Re: who makes shakey heads with screw locks (BassinBlazer)

    put it this way, the hikers were about as sturdy as a pen spring.
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    Re: who makes shakey heads with screw locks (dchance)

    I use the DO-IT coils and havent had any problem with them!
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    Re: who makes shakey heads with screw locks (dchance)

    been there/done that Derek...........Hitch Hikers will break every time

    gotta use the stainless steel Do-It brand screw locks...........tough as, well.....steel
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    Re: who makes shakey heads with screw locks (jclark408)

    You can use SS hitch hikers, not copper. http://www.barlowstackle.com/S....aspx


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