Matt uses an extra 12” of leadcore below the hook & beads - so the (light) lead's a foot below the hook. Loses virtually no fish compared with having lead below lip, even compared with a silicone boom. All terrain, weed, chod, silt & clear spots. Lead on elastic to drop if needed. Genuinely fascinated by this, anyone tried it? Thoughts?

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Have done this for years but with mono/fluoro straight through and a small match fishing swivel and buffer as the bottom bead. Keeps the rig up the line on the cast without it needing to slide down with the bead on connection with a fish. I don't think indication or hooking potential are it's strengths, but it presents well

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I have the clutch pretty tight on chods, after ensuring proper line lay, I'm guessing this should help?

For anyone who hasn't seen it: https://youtu.be/YM6dcr9qxLA

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Ive done just the same for years where able, Its fairly common i guess, Though i must say i used a lot shorter section to be honest anyhting like 4 - 6 inches really .

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One day I'll learn how to post a link

https://gardnertackle.co.uk/2014/07/carp-fishing-take-chod-rigs-mark-casper/

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Thats the one, BTW mark , Jean up at Roach Pit still talks about you to this day, Do your ears ever burn

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Quote... Thats the one, BTW mark , Jean up at Roach Pit still talks about you to this day, Do your ears ever burn.

They burn constantly mate. The day that they stop burning, I'll be worried

I'm shocked she's still alive!

Next time you see her, tell her I said hello.

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Haha i will do, If i have a spare half hour She loves a natter about the good old days