In reply to Post #15
We'll have to agree to disagree
I don't think water resistance has any part to play in normal use with back leads. The gates on the Fox captives can be stiff at the best of times, that and the fact they release forward rather than upward, not the best design really, but horses for courses.
We'll have to agree to disagree
I don't think water resistance has any part to play in normal use with back leads. The gates on the Fox captives can be stiff at the best of times, that and the fact they release forward rather than upward, not the best design really, but horses for courses.
I saw a video of Dave Lane talking about the Fox captive backleads and I'm sure he was saying you have to point the rod at the rig otherwise they don't always open
In reply to Post #17
I've used fox captives for years and they are fantastic if used properly . . ie. generally pointing at the spot and under slight tension so even the slightest flick of the wrist releases them . . .they work best when sat directly under or slightly behind (rather than significantly in front of) the rod tips . . .
Most probs occur on the left hand rod as the gate releases from right to left - if the rod is fishing a margin at an angle the line can be inadvertently trapped in the latch when setting indicators etc and can create tangle problems on a take. . .the opposite applies to the right hand rod and you can get away with a greater line angle from the rod tip as the line is already pressuring the 'opening end' of the latch if set up correctly. . .
I've used fox captives for years and they are fantastic if used properly . . ie. generally pointing at the spot and under slight tension so even the slightest flick of the wrist releases them . . .they work best when sat directly under or slightly behind (rather than significantly in front of) the rod tips . . .
Most probs occur on the left hand rod as the gate releases from right to left - if the rod is fishing a margin at an angle the line can be inadvertently trapped in the latch when setting indicators etc and can create tangle problems on a take. . .the opposite applies to the right hand rod and you can get away with a greater line angle from the rod tip as the line is already pressuring the 'opening end' of the latch if set up correctly. . .