What is the reason to ban leaders of any kind especially leadcore etc I would have said they where safe if the knot or splice was done right
In reply to Post #1
Quite often some using them haven't tied the knot/splice right, or given any thought to the what if's and situations they face, just easier all round to ban.
Quite often some using them haven't tied the knot/splice right, or given any thought to the what if's and situations they face, just easier all round to ban.
In reply to Post #1
One of the problems leading to bans has been misuse of lead core. Incorrect attachment to the mainline using knots, clips etc, long lengths, 12ft/20ft and more, 3ft should be max, poor construction and incorrect splicing leading to tethered fish. Lead core does not pull through or round obstacles easily and retains kinks. It is also very strong and is definitely more potentially dangerous to fish than other materials. The easy way for fisheries to manage problems like this is a ban. Lots of heavy, fast sinking alternatives these days. If used properly leaders are safe, the problem is anglers misusing them in most cases.
One of the problems leading to bans has been misuse of lead core. Incorrect attachment to the mainline using knots, clips etc, long lengths, 12ft/20ft and more, 3ft should be max, poor construction and incorrect splicing leading to tethered fish. Lead core does not pull through or round obstacles easily and retains kinks. It is also very strong and is definitely more potentially dangerous to fish than other materials. The easy way for fisheries to manage problems like this is a ban. Lots of heavy, fast sinking alternatives these days. If used properly leaders are safe, the problem is anglers misusing them in most cases.
In reply to Post #1
in simple terms - you cant legislate for idiots - so the safest option all round is no leaders at all.
in simple terms - you cant legislate for idiots - so the safest option all round is no leaders at all.
One of my waters is very weedy and has a no leader policy.
I'm thinking of trying some of the tapered mainline, seems like a really good compromise to me.
I'm thinking of trying some of the tapered mainline, seems like a really good compromise to me.
In reply to Post #3
True to a certain extent, but you'd think on waters like Linear (all of them inc. syndi) where anything goes it would be carnage, but it isn't
True to a certain extent, but you'd think on waters like Linear (all of them inc. syndi) where anything goes it would be carnage, but it isn't
In reply to Post #5
Any suggestions for decent tapered main lines?
Any suggestions for decent tapered main lines?
In reply to Post #7
Not really, not used any yet. Will do a bit of research and see what I can find though :-)
Not really, not used any yet. Will do a bit of research and see what I can find though :-)
In reply to Post #7
Fox and Korda are ones I've tried. Both fine but I prefer the Korda, it is subline and so sinks well and knots well. They both have tapers on both ends so if you lose the leader section you can reverse the line. Both around 300 yds. Have had no problems with either.
Fox and Korda are ones I've tried. Both fine but I prefer the Korda, it is subline and so sinks well and knots well. They both have tapers on both ends so if you lose the leader section you can reverse the line. Both around 300 yds. Have had no problems with either.
In reply to Post #9
Nice idea about tapered at both ends. Thanks.
Nice idea about tapered at both ends. Thanks.
In reply to Post #3
What would be the best/safest knott to fix a leader to the mainline? Have leaders in my arsenal but haven't used them as haven't found the need to.... Yet.
What would be the best/safest knott to fix a leader to the mainline? Have leaders in my arsenal but haven't used them as haven't found the need to.... Yet.
In reply to Post #11
Figure of 8 knot
Figure of 8 knot
In reply to Post #12
So loop to loop together? Is it then pulled completely tight? Or you want to keep both loops formed is that makes sense
So loop to loop together? Is it then pulled completely tight? Or you want to keep both loops formed is that makes sense
In reply to Post #13
Depends what sort of leader you're talking about. Are you referring to a leadcore leader?
Depends what sort of leader you're talking about. Are you referring to a leadcore leader?
In reply to Post #14
No. No lead core. Just a safezone leader korda dark matter.
No. No lead core. Just a safezone leader korda dark matter.