After reading a post on here about the dangers of using leadcore, I was wondering if anyone had any advice on how to make a safe heli lead setup without using leadcore to use with a spinner rig.
In reply to Post #1
Fish it naked, google 'naked helicopter rig'.
Exactly the same but the rig runs on the line.
Fish it naked, google 'naked helicopter rig'.
Exactly the same but the rig runs on the line.
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https://www.anglingdirect.co.uk/fox-edges-camo-naked-chod-heli-buffer-sleeves
https://www.anglingdirect.co.uk/fox-edges-camo-naked-chod-heli-buffer-sleeves
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Instead of leadcore I moved over to fox illusion fluro, I don't normally rate fox terminal but their fluro has been bang on. I use 30lb and use about 5 ft of it with a mahin knot to 12lb cm90 with a naked no trace bead.
It requires a straighten each time I set up my rods but that's no issue.
Instead of leadcore I moved over to fox illusion fluro, I don't normally rate fox terminal but their fluro has been bang on. I use 30lb and use about 5 ft of it with a mahin knot to 12lb cm90 with a naked no trace bead.
It requires a straighten each time I set up my rods but that's no issue.
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What about leadfree, the Gardner Camflex stuff is good
What about leadfree, the Gardner Camflex stuff is good
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I'd second that or go naked.
I'd second that or go naked.
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Presumably I will be allowed to use that on lakes where leadcore is banned?
Presumably I will be allowed to use that on lakes where leadcore is banned?
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Usually yes, if they say no leadcore you will be fine, if they say no leaders then not
Usually yes, if they say no leadcore you will be fine, if they say no leaders then not
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Is the problem with leadcore leaders the weight of the lead in them which means they collect more debris on them?
Is the problem with leadcore leaders the weight of the lead in them which means they collect more debris on them?
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No, it's the lead can kink and cause some rigs to become unsafe that most fisheries have issue with I believe
No, it's the lead can kink and cause some rigs to become unsafe that most fisheries have issue with I believe
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So do leadfree leaders not kink?
So do leadfree leaders not kink?
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So do leadfree leaders not kink?
Not in my experience, but I prefer to use 30lb fluoro such as Gardner Mirage.
So do leadfree leaders not kink?
Not in my experience, but I prefer to use 30lb fluoro such as Gardner Mirage.
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Sorry there's some double negatives going on here. To be clear, in your experience, leadfree leaders DONT kink. Whilst I did read all of your post on the dangers of leadcore it was a lot of information to process and I feel I need to reread some of it to establish what exactly about leadcore makes it dangerous. Was it the weight of it or the fact it gets kinks in it which makes it dangerous?
Thanks for all this Ken. This is very helpful stuff for a newcomer to learn as the fishes health is top of my priorities.
Sorry there's some double negatives going on here. To be clear, in your experience, leadfree leaders DONT kink. Whilst I did read all of your post on the dangers of leadcore it was a lot of information to process and I feel I need to reread some of it to establish what exactly about leadcore makes it dangerous. Was it the weight of it or the fact it gets kinks in it which makes it dangerous?
Thanks for all this Ken. This is very helpful stuff for a newcomer to learn as the fishes health is top of my priorities.
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I have just reread the dangers of leadcore and have familiarised myself with what makes leadcore dangerous. Correct me if Im wrong, but put simply, its the fact that it has a tendency to pick up and carry debris because its heavy and can kink or even worse the core can split the sheath and form a hinge.
I think I will buy both these leadfree heli leaders https://www.anglingdirect.co.uk/fox-edges-camo-submerge-kwik-change-heli-rigs? and the gardner mirage and compare the two
I have just reread the dangers of leadcore and have familiarised myself with what makes leadcore dangerous. Correct me if Im wrong, but put simply, its the fact that it has a tendency to pick up and carry debris because its heavy and can kink or even worse the core can split the sheath and form a hinge.
I think I will buy both these leadfree heli leaders https://www.anglingdirect.co.uk/fox-edges-camo-submerge-kwik-change-heli-rigs? and the gardner mirage and compare the two
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Is that lighter and doesnt kink?
Is that lighter and doesnt kink?