In reply to Post #8
In reply to Post #13
I get concerned about it too. I think that if I hit the clip then the lead will continue to fly toward the hook link thereby retrieving the line dragged through by air resistance on the mesh bag. I don't know if I'm right though . If I feel the lead hitting the lake bed I assume it's ok?
I get concerned about it too. I think that if I hit the clip then the lead will continue to fly toward the hook link thereby retrieving the line dragged through by air resistance on the mesh bag. I don't know if I'm right though . If I feel the lead hitting the lake bed I assume it's ok?
In reply to Post #8
I use a lead clip with the clip cut off, a tail rubber and tubing with a run ring which nips tight enough on the tail rubber to hold on the cast but comes loose on a shake. It doesn't drop the lead though. I haven't if memory serves me right Had an issue with kiting but have had one or two drop backs which shouldn't occur if everything works correctly.
I use a lead clip with the clip cut off, a tail rubber and tubing with a run ring which nips tight enough on the tail rubber to hold on the cast but comes loose on a shake. It doesn't drop the lead though. I haven't if memory serves me right Had an issue with kiting but have had one or two drop backs which shouldn't occur if everything works correctly.
In reply to Post #1
I've been getting that too. In addition to this, the hookholds have been really poor, but I put that down to having too many boilies in too tight an area. Size 4 hooks should not just fall out.
I think kiting depends entirely on rig placement. If you're fishing parallel to an island and the fish has to kite right to gain safety of a snag 20 yards away, that's exactly what it will do. I was getting screaming takes on one rod which was further away, yet kiting takes on the rod closer to the island.
I've been getting that too. In addition to this, the hookholds have been really poor, but I put that down to having too many boilies in too tight an area. Size 4 hooks should not just fall out.
I think kiting depends entirely on rig placement. If you're fishing parallel to an island and the fish has to kite right to gain safety of a snag 20 yards away, that's exactly what it will do. I was getting screaming takes on one rod which was further away, yet kiting takes on the rod closer to the island.
In reply to Post #19
Try using size 6's rather than 4's.
Try using size 6's rather than 4's.
In reply to Post #1
Try a running rig on one rod to see how it performs.
Add more weight to your bobbins, you need indication as soon as possible.
Try a lighter semi-fixed lead.
It's just trial & error until you get the right mix.
Try a running rig on one rod to see how it performs.
Add more weight to your bobbins, you need indication as soon as possible.
Try a lighter semi-fixed lead.
It's just trial & error until you get the right mix.
In reply to Post #1
I stopped using Lead Clips the last century for exactly the same problem you have been having, it happens an awful lot – I have zero faith in them.
if you do a lot of predator fishing as well (As I always have) always using running rigs - it soon becomes apparent that your missing nothing on run rigs, with every bit of Indication a forward movement.
I use the same identical Running Rig set up for Carp, Pike, Cats, Barbel and Chub fishing, only change I make is if fishing in deep silt, over weed or over a rockery (River Bed) The Lead goes on a 6” long stiff running Boom to combat the situations.
I stopped using Lead Clips the last century for exactly the same problem you have been having, it happens an awful lot – I have zero faith in them.
if you do a lot of predator fishing as well (As I always have) always using running rigs - it soon becomes apparent that your missing nothing on run rigs, with every bit of Indication a forward movement.
I use the same identical Running Rig set up for Carp, Pike, Cats, Barbel and Chub fishing, only change I make is if fishing in deep silt, over weed or over a rockery (River Bed) The Lead goes on a 6” long stiff running Boom to combat the situations.
In reply to Post #1
I found years ago that leadclips, even semi-fixed setups can produce exactly the problem you describe. I try to stick to running leads on run rings to reduce the problem.
I found years ago that leadclips, even semi-fixed setups can produce exactly the problem you describe. I try to stick to running leads on run rings to reduce the problem.
In reply to Post #8
Have a look at Matthew Collins from Beausoliel. He has a running shock rig and I use it in all my fishing now.
If a fishery owner, in France is advocating a rig, then there should be some confidence in it.
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Have a look at Matthew Collins from Beausoliel. He has a running shock rig and I use it in all my fishing now.
If a fishery owner, in France is advocating a rig, then there should be some confidence in it.
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I used to have this happen to me. Iv found using heavy bobbins for everything but edge fishing is a huge advantage . I haven't had it happen since
In reply to Post #25
What do you suppose the heavy bobbins do to mitigate the issue?
What do you suppose the heavy bobbins do to mitigate the issue?
In reply to Post #26
Transfer of movement – less “Slack” there is in the line between your Alarm and your Lead/Rig the better, Heavy Bobbin & Gravity or Tensioned via a Tension Arm type Indicator or as I use a Heavy Bobbin that's mounted so it's also weightless to move as such.
Transfer of movement – less “Slack” there is in the line between your Alarm and your Lead/Rig the better, Heavy Bobbin & Gravity or Tensioned via a Tension Arm type Indicator or as I use a Heavy Bobbin that's mounted so it's also weightless to move as such.
In reply to Post #27
Running rigs can also cause lack of indication on smooth bottoms where the lead can slide and acts like a tensioner. This can occur if the fish is running to either side and towards you a little bit. A heavy lead negates the issue but it can and does happen.
Running rigs can also cause lack of indication on smooth bottoms where the lead can slide and acts like a tensioner. This can occur if the fish is running to either side and towards you a little bit. A heavy lead negates the issue but it can and does happen.