morning all
has anyone figured out a way to dump the lead from an adjustable zig set up pls ?
thanks
has anyone figured out a way to dump the lead from an adjustable zig set up pls ?
thanks
In reply to Post #1
I hope not
I hope not
In reply to Post #1
i think the newer fox zig kits are what you're looking for, they can be set up to dump the lead if needed.
i think the newer fox zig kits are what you're looking for, they can be set up to dump the lead if needed.
In reply to Post #3
i didn't know that thanks
i didn't know that thanks
In reply to Post #4
Don't do it, it's not needed and is simply littering
Don't do it, it's not needed and is simply littering
In reply to Post #5
i take your point about the littering. i do wonder though about a large lead on a very long hooklink with a small hook swinging about like a giant pendulum. i lost one on a zig last time out but maybe tightening the clutch will help to set it better
i take your point about the littering. i do wonder though about a large lead on a very long hooklink with a small hook swinging about like a giant pendulum. i lost one on a zig last time out but maybe tightening the clutch will help to set it better
In reply to Post #6
It is certainly my experience that you lose a higher percentage of fish on zigs and other people I speak to have the same experience. However on my last trip four anglers zigging including me had 22 fish and lost 6, everybody else struggled so definitely worth it in my opinion and I can live with those figures happily.
My point is this, zig rigs are less efficient hooking rigs due to the mechanics. Would dropping the lead and introducing another big loop of slack line suddenly into an already sub optimal system increase the number of bumped/lost fish. I'm not risking losing more fish to find out. Besides which I don't drop my leads on principal. Lead is a lethally toxic and environmentally damaging substance and I will not leave it lying in the lakes I fish.
Sadly the damage it causes may be the testament of modern carping. Are you listening Danny, Kevin and others.
It is certainly my experience that you lose a higher percentage of fish on zigs and other people I speak to have the same experience. However on my last trip four anglers zigging including me had 22 fish and lost 6, everybody else struggled so definitely worth it in my opinion and I can live with those figures happily.
My point is this, zig rigs are less efficient hooking rigs due to the mechanics. Would dropping the lead and introducing another big loop of slack line suddenly into an already sub optimal system increase the number of bumped/lost fish. I'm not risking losing more fish to find out. Besides which I don't drop my leads on principal. Lead is a lethally toxic and environmentally damaging substance and I will not leave it lying in the lakes I fish.
Sadly the damage it causes may be the testament of modern carping. Are you listening Danny, Kevin and others.
In reply to Post #7
Thanks for the reply. That's fair enough - I'm not particularly comfortable with the idea of leaving any terminal tackle in the lake at all either. I dont drop leads when i use other systems. 2 questions - whats the right size lead at short/medium range do you think ? do you have the clutch set quite tight? i reckon that might help to set the hook
PS this might interest you ECHA leads
Thanks for the reply. That's fair enough - I'm not particularly comfortable with the idea of leaving any terminal tackle in the lake at all either. I dont drop leads when i use other systems. 2 questions - whats the right size lead at short/medium range do you think ? do you have the clutch set quite tight? i reckon that might help to set the hook
PS this might interest you ECHA leads
In reply to Post #8
Just use a lead size appropriate to how far you need to get mate. I tend to set my clutch tight.
Just use a lead size appropriate to how far you need to get mate. I tend to set my clutch tight.
In reply to Post #9
thanks
thanks
In reply to Post #6
If you are using adjustable zigs then why would you need really long hooklinks? A couple of foot is all that needed on those
If you are using adjustable zigs then why would you need really long hooklinks? A couple of foot is all that needed on those
In reply to Post #6
most of my adjustable zig bites are a single bleep and a knocking rod top but occasionally i get one that rips off so i always set the clutch light or use the baitrunner.
agree with other commenters there's no need to drop the lead at all, heavy snags or weed are the only time you need to consider doing that
most of my adjustable zig bites are a single bleep and a knocking rod top but occasionally i get one that rips off so i always set the clutch light or use the baitrunner.
agree with other commenters there's no need to drop the lead at all, heavy snags or weed are the only time you need to consider doing that
In reply to Post #12
ok mate thanks
ok mate thanks