Hi guys,
As above. I've been out of the lead game for a while because I used to buy in bulk. The last outfit I used was Liverpool Leads and I think that was before Lockdown 1.0 They've gone now, unfortunately; excellent leads, service etc. mind.
So who's good now? I'm sure someone must have picked up their slack 😀
I wasn't happy spending £2.80 per (Korda) lead in my local tackle shop recently, hence the post.
I'm happy for Facebook/Insta recommendations.
Thanks.
As above. I've been out of the lead game for a while because I used to buy in bulk. The last outfit I used was Liverpool Leads and I think that was before Lockdown 1.0 They've gone now, unfortunately; excellent leads, service etc. mind.
So who's good now? I'm sure someone must have picked up their slack 😀
I wasn't happy spending £2.80 per (Korda) lead in my local tackle shop recently, hence the post.
I'm happy for Facebook/Insta recommendations.
Thanks.
In reply to Post #1
I bought 35 leads from fusion leads. For i think 71p a lead. First batch were perfect. 2 bach were terrible i messaged them. And suprise suprise the totally ignored my email.
Hopefully someone will come up with a reputable supplier.
I bought 35 leads from fusion leads. For i think 71p a lead. First batch were perfect. 2 bach were terrible i messaged them. And suprise suprise the totally ignored my email.
Hopefully someone will come up with a reputable supplier.
In reply to Post #1
West Country leads
West Country leads
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Do not bother with Westcountry leads,after recommendations on here I bought some.Utter junk,all the coating cracked and fell off,his answer was he would contact his guy that does the coating and put me some freebies in next order.Like im going order any leads again from there 🤣
Do not bother with Westcountry leads,after recommendations on here I bought some.Utter junk,all the coating cracked and fell off,his answer was he would contact his guy that does the coating and put me some freebies in next order.Like im going order any leads again from there 🤣
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I use mp lead shed normally. But got my last lot from omc. They had an offer on with free postage so didnt cost me anymore than getting them from mp leadshed, and i didn't have to pick them up. Im not an omc or ali hamidi fan fyi, far from it, was purely a price and convenience thing, but they seem pretty decent so far. Not sure if the offers are regular but worth keeping an eye on. Otherwise, MP Leadshed is my go to. Never had any issues with them.
I use mp lead shed normally. But got my last lot from omc. They had an offer on with free postage so didnt cost me anymore than getting them from mp leadshed, and i didn't have to pick them up. Im not an omc or ali hamidi fan fyi, far from it, was purely a price and convenience thing, but they seem pretty decent so far. Not sure if the offers are regular but worth keeping an eye on. Otherwise, MP Leadshed is my go to. Never had any issues with them.
I've been using Johnson Ross' own brand leads. £7.50 for 5. Not the cheapest, but much cheaper than the major brands. Only been using them for a few months so can't comment long term but so far so good.
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"Steves leads" are excellent quality and value. Check him out on facebook. He is in Hampshire too.
"Steves leads" are excellent quality and value. Check him out on facebook. He is in Hampshire too.
In reply to Post #7
+1 fair price and quick turnaround too 👍
+1 fair price and quick turnaround too 👍
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I had the same issue with my last 2 orders. He offered to recoat for me if I took them back, 4 hours each way or a hefty postage cost so I never did. I still havent fished this year so got plenty but when I start back and need a top up I will be looking st some of the options mentioned here. Shame as before that they were great
I had the same issue with my last 2 orders. He offered to recoat for me if I took them back, 4 hours each way or a hefty postage cost so I never did. I still havent fished this year so got plenty but when I start back and need a top up I will be looking st some of the options mentioned here. Shame as before that they were great
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Sorry to hear that Bradders I have never had any issues with leads from him after using for many years of using them having said that not bought from him for a few years as always bought in bulk .
Still this is what forums are all about .
Sorry to hear that Bradders I have never had any issues with leads from him after using for many years of using them having said that not bought from him for a few years as always bought in bulk .
Still this is what forums are all about .
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I get my leads from Franks leads, always have been spot on, and reasonable priced.
I get my leads from Franks leads, always have been spot on, and reasonable priced.
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Xclusive Tackle are pretty good and reasonably quick. I’ve used them loads the last couple of years.
Used WestCountry leads once a few months ago and although the leads were very cheap at only 60p each, quality seemed as good as Xclusive’s. However, delivery time was pretty slow at 3+ weeks and communication wasn’t the best.
Xclusive Tackle are pretty good and reasonably quick. I’ve used them loads the last couple of years.
Used WestCountry leads once a few months ago and although the leads were very cheap at only 60p each, quality seemed as good as Xclusive’s. However, delivery time was pretty slow at 3+ weeks and communication wasn’t the best.
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Just bought some from West Country Leads, but not loads (thank god!!). Before that I used to get them from Carter's Lead on Facebook. He's pretty good and reasonable. I'd try and get someone local if you can so you can collect to avoid postage costs.
Just bought some from West Country Leads, but not loads (thank god!!). Before that I used to get them from Carter's Lead on Facebook. He's pretty good and reasonable. I'd try and get someone local if you can so you can collect to avoid postage costs.
West country leads.
In reply to Post #14
They are garbage
They are garbage
I used kJM leads a few weeks ago and was very impressed. Cheapest I could find, nice coating colours and when they came they were absolutely spot on. They were not the quickest and they took a while to arrive - 10 days or so - but I was in no rush and I was more than happy with the quality.
In reply to Post #15
Agreed...... ordered over a month ago and still waiting
Agreed...... ordered over a month ago and still waiting
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Been using KJM for years. Richard makes leads for most shops so turn around can be bit slow but the quality is very good and he is by far the cheapest on top
Been using KJM for years. Richard makes leads for most shops so turn around can be bit slow but the quality is very good and he is by far the cheapest on top
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Come to think of it, mine took over a month to come from WCL. And it was only 30 leads.
Come to think of it, mine took over a month to come from WCL. And it was only 30 leads.
Last ordered from Barton’s Leads and found the price and quality to be decent - will be ordering again from them.
Steves leads on FB.
Top quality
Top quality
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Disappointing as was looking at ordering a few from WCL.
I've used foxy leads a few times and no issue.
Disappointing as was looking at ordering a few from WCL.
I've used foxy leads a few times and no issue.
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I use WCL and never had an issue. Always been quality and great service and delivery.
I use WCL and never had an issue. Always been quality and great service and delivery.
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Been waiting over six weeks for my leads from WCL.... absolute joke
Been waiting over six weeks for my leads from WCL.... absolute joke
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I haven't bought for a long time, maybe something has changed. I bought 2 lots of leads and all of them were perfect and have had no issues with coatings coming off. I did have that problem with my previous supplier which is why I changed.
I haven't bought for a long time, maybe something has changed. I bought 2 lots of leads and all of them were perfect and have had no issues with coatings coming off. I did have that problem with my previous supplier which is why I changed.
In reply to Post #24
I'm the same, ordered beginning of june and heard nothing yet, I've used them many times and spring/summer can take up to a month in the past, I did notice total fishing tackle selling his leads now and don't know if that's new but maybe why
I'm the same, ordered beginning of june and heard nothing yet, I've used them many times and spring/summer can take up to a month in the past, I did notice total fishing tackle selling his leads now and don't know if that's new but maybe why
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Well it appears he makes them and someone else coats them,either way they are piss poor and id rather use a lump of **** than his leads again
Well it appears he makes them and someone else coats them,either way they are piss poor and id rather use a lump of **** than his leads again
In reply to Post #27
I think we can safely say Braders don't like West Country Leads 😂
I think we can safely say Braders don't like West Country Leads 😂
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Have you noticed 🤣🤣
Have you noticed 🤣🤣
In reply to Post #26
I’ve always messaged on Facebook rather than go through the website.
Sometimes the downfall of a small business when they start supplying larger retailers and can’t meet the demand for stock quick enough. Hopefully not the case as WCL have been good from my experience.
I’ve always messaged on Facebook rather than go through the website.
Sometimes the downfall of a small business when they start supplying larger retailers and can’t meet the demand for stock quick enough. Hopefully not the case as WCL have been good from my experience.
Waiting 30 or more days for leads like seriously 😂😂😂
Steves lead made me 60 inline leads (30x2.5 30x4) 2 weeks ago, ordered on Thursday morning collected on Saturday afternoon only because he was down the pub Friday night otherwise I could have had them sooner.
I Don't think I'm a special customer either. He just does his stuff quick and well.
Steves lead made me 60 inline leads (30x2.5 30x4) 2 weeks ago, ordered on Thursday morning collected on Saturday afternoon only because he was down the pub Friday night otherwise I could have had them sooner.
I Don't think I'm a special customer either. He just does his stuff quick and well.
Recently ordered some leads from Fishing Leads UK. They arrived within a few days of placing the order and look as good as any lead I have purchased before.
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I’ve used WCL for years but the last order I made took forever to come and communication was pretty poor in all honesty.
Never had any problems with the actual leads just the time it took to get them.
I’d probably look elsewhere in the future to be honest.
Shame as I like the Roger & Kerry Leads that WCL does.
I’ve used WCL for years but the last order I made took forever to come and communication was pretty poor in all honesty.
Never had any problems with the actual leads just the time it took to get them.
I’d probably look elsewhere in the future to be honest.
Shame as I like the Roger & Kerry Leads that WCL does.
I use Steve’s Leads via his eBay shop. Always been good for me.
In reply to Post #33
West Country Leads are always good vfm, good quality and a wide range of options IME - just had to wait a little time as already mentioned . . .
Leroys leads / feeders also quality . . shame he's now retired!
West Country Leads are always good vfm, good quality and a wide range of options IME - just had to wait a little time as already mentioned . . .
Leroys leads / feeders also quality . . shame he's now retired!
In reply to Post #33
Xclusive tackle do Roger and Kerry’s and I’m pretty sure it’s the same mould as WCL use, as I’ve got some from both in my lead pouch and except for the coating colour, I can’t tell them apart.
Xclusive tackle do Roger and Kerry’s and I’m pretty sure it’s the same mould as WCL use, as I’ve got some from both in my lead pouch and except for the coating colour, I can’t tell them apart.
In reply to Post #36
West Country leads 👌
West Country leads 👌
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Lee plant. Buzz tackle. Cleethorpes. Great service and prices 07825 003962. You will not be disappointed
Lee plant. Buzz tackle. Cleethorpes. Great service and prices 07825 003962. You will not be disappointed
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John@ Sussex Carp leads on FB
based in Eastbourne collection available if you wish to avoid postage
John@ Sussex Carp leads on FB
based in Eastbourne collection available if you wish to avoid postage
MP Leadshed
Another shout for LINKY POO™ MP Lead Shed
Theres plenty of choice to choose from in terms of colour and textures. Always decent quality.
Theres plenty of choice to choose from in terms of colour and textures. Always decent quality.
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Thanks for all the recommendations people! Has anyone got a link to Steve's Leads on eBay?
Thanks for all the recommendations people! Has anyone got a link to Steve's Leads on eBay?
LINKY POO™ https://ebay.io/m/BhBNMV
In reply to Post #43
Out of interest, why would anyone buy these as they’re pretty much the same price as top brands?
Out of interest, why would anyone buy these as they’re pretty much the same price as top brands?
In reply to Post #44
I was thinking the exact same thing,Todber Manor do trade packs of leads similar price
I was thinking the exact same thing,Todber Manor do trade packs of leads similar price
Another for MP Lead Shed, no probs on quality and maybe a week last time I ordered.
In reply to Post #44
I like using heavy leads. 10 x 10oz leads in any finish you like for £15 posted is a decent price in my book.
I like using heavy leads. 10 x 10oz leads in any finish you like for £15 posted is a decent price in my book.
In reply to Post #47
That is a decent price but that’s not what they charge, 10 x 10oz are £25.19 so again, not too dissimilar from the big brands.
That is a decent price but that’s not what they charge, 10 x 10oz are £25.19 so again, not too dissimilar from the big brands.
And because of all this I make my own leads
I placed an order with Bartons Leads about a week ago, was around £33 delivered.
Placed an order with K.J.M Leads over 2 weeks ago and not heard a thing since - is this normal for them?
In reply to Post #51
I had my last order from them inside a week. Contact them they will sort it out.
I had my last order from them inside a week. Contact them they will sort it out.
Steves leads are excellent, also came across this guy on ebay , good quality leads, and very quick delivery, Carpy Steve , 10 x 3oz leads £11.99. Steves leads and carpy Steve are not one of the same , just to clarify that!
In reply to Post #52
Quote: I had my last order from them inside a week. Contact them they will sort it out.
I sent an email asking for an update after not hearing anything after 10 days - no reply.
Incredibly, I have just received an email asking me to leave a review and I haven't even received the bloody things yet or heard anything.
Quote: I had my last order from them inside a week. Contact them they will sort it out.
I sent an email asking for an update after not hearing anything after 10 days - no reply.
Incredibly, I have just received an email asking me to leave a review and I haven't even received the bloody things yet or heard anything.
In reply to Post #54
PM me your order number. I have him on FB as been using him years I will email him and ask for you
PM me your order number. I have him on FB as been using him years I will email him and ask for you
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