About to venture into the World of pva solid bags. (after lockdown)
In order to tie up plenty for a good start to the session it appears I need around 10 x 3oz inline leads and 10 x 65mm stems. (small bags only)
Thats as far as my research has got. Where do I buy stems and leads that will fit together without any size issues and don't cost a fortune.
Also what are the best shape leads for this type of fishing?
Any links or advice greatly appreciated.
Thanks
In order to tie up plenty for a good start to the session it appears I need around 10 x 3oz inline leads and 10 x 65mm stems. (small bags only)
Thats as far as my research has got. Where do I buy stems and leads that will fit together without any size issues and don't cost a fortune.
Also what are the best shape leads for this type of fishing?
Any links or advice greatly appreciated.
Thanks
I use bamboo skewers for my inline leads 👍
In reply to Post #1
Ive ben using stems from Gemini tackle
I did get some from Banks tackle but they seem to have stopped doing them ??
And most of the lead makers that advertise on facebook will sort out leads for you .. I got some from Robert Pettengell and always easy to deal with
Ive ben using stems from Gemini tackle
I did get some from Banks tackle but they seem to have stopped doing them ??
And most of the lead makers that advertise on facebook will sort out leads for you .. I got some from Robert Pettengell and always easy to deal with
In reply to Post #1
worth while just doing a bit of trial and error with weighing a couple of trial bags first with the ingredients and lead in.
just so you end up with a weight that you wanted to be casting / or lobbing lol.
worth while just doing a bit of trial and error with weighing a couple of trial bags first with the ingredients and lead in.
just so you end up with a weight that you wanted to be casting / or lobbing lol.
In reply to Post #1
Do you have a leader ban on your water ?
If not leadless leader is the way to go rather than stems.
Stems are fine if not fishing at range so you don't need to put the lead in first.
I use flat pears and square pears 2oz - 4oz depending on distance.
Do you have a leader ban on your water ?
If not leadless leader is the way to go rather than stems.
Stems are fine if not fishing at range so you don't need to put the lead in first.
I use flat pears and square pears 2oz - 4oz depending on distance.
In reply to Post #5
completely agree here.
leadless leaders and 2oz lead all the way from 20yards to 140yards.
easy to loop to loop on when you need to recast, and you're using something that is multi purpose.
completely agree here.
leadless leaders and 2oz lead all the way from 20yards to 140yards.
easy to loop to loop on when you need to recast, and you're using something that is multi purpose.
In reply to Post #6
No leader. Just be using 15lb mono fastened to the stem loop to loop as you mentioned. Only chucking 80mtrs max.
Was thinking I would need 3oz leads to get the small bags to that distance due to the drag. Do you reckon 2oz would get me there with 12ft rods?
No leader. Just be using 15lb mono fastened to the stem loop to loop as you mentioned. Only chucking 80mtrs max.
Was thinking I would need 3oz leads to get the small bags to that distance due to the drag. Do you reckon 2oz would get me there with 12ft rods?
In reply to Post #7
If you are going to chuck them 80 yards I would deffo suggest you make some short leaders with a leadless leader.
2oz might be ok if you use a small bag and pack it very tight.
Just splice a loop one end and a flexi ring swivel the other, then you can just loop to loop.
But with the extra length compared to a stem you can load the bag with lead in first, it will cast much better.
They sit better as well, I've seen numerous underwater vids that show the stems sticking up as the bag lands nose first.
If you are going to chuck them 80 yards I would deffo suggest you make some short leaders with a leadless leader.
2oz might be ok if you use a small bag and pack it very tight.
Just splice a loop one end and a flexi ring swivel the other, then you can just loop to loop.
But with the extra length compared to a stem you can load the bag with lead in first, it will cast much better.
They sit better as well, I've seen numerous underwater vids that show the stems sticking up as the bag lands nose first.
In reply to Post #7
It should do
But it would depend on your rod and whether you can cast that far anyway.
Just strip the lead out of a piece of leadcore if you have any so you don't have to buy anything extra
It should do
But it would depend on your rod and whether you can cast that far anyway.
Just strip the lead out of a piece of leadcore if you have any so you don't have to buy anything extra
In reply to Post #8
O.k. thanks, forget the stems then. What length should the lead free leaders be and what breaking strain should I use?
O.k. thanks, forget the stems then. What length should the lead free leaders be and what breaking strain should I use?
In reply to Post #10
I think
This is a good one
https://youtu.be/nChjY7ttCJk
I think
This is a good one
https://youtu.be/nChjY7ttCJk
In reply to Post #11
Excellent. Got it. Thanks
Excellent. Got it. Thanks
In reply to Post #10
I generally go for 18" - 2ft as I like it pinned down near the bag, especially if fishing over light silk weed
but its really up to you, as is the make, most of the lead free leaders available are pretty good to be honest, and far more flexible than leadcore. its one of those questions that will get many answers and different opinions as people have their favourites. But you wont go far wrong with Gardner, ESP or Fox
There are loads of good vids on YouTube just search for solid bag fishing.
I do prefer to use a bag loader as I mostly use 60mm bags and I have big hands / fingers, the Fox or Rod Hutchinson loaders are good, with the later you get 3 different size loaders that cover all the bag sizes.
LINKY
I generally go for 18" - 2ft as I like it pinned down near the bag, especially if fishing over light silk weed
but its really up to you, as is the make, most of the lead free leaders available are pretty good to be honest, and far more flexible than leadcore. its one of those questions that will get many answers and different opinions as people have their favourites. But you wont go far wrong with Gardner, ESP or Fox
There are loads of good vids on YouTube just search for solid bag fishing.
I do prefer to use a bag loader as I mostly use 60mm bags and I have big hands / fingers, the Fox or Rod Hutchinson loaders are good, with the later you get 3 different size loaders that cover all the bag sizes.
LINKY
In reply to Post #1
When I use solid bags, I prefer pendant leads from Anchor. They're the ones with a groove on the body with a rubber O-ring. I think they've stopped making them, but I got some on eBay no problems. I can make a few up and simply attach to my safety running lead clip. They also do inline versions if you prefer.
When I use solid bags, I prefer pendant leads from Anchor. They're the ones with a groove on the body with a rubber O-ring. I think they've stopped making them, but I got some on eBay no problems. I can make a few up and simply attach to my safety running lead clip. They also do inline versions if you prefer.
Bit of a noddy question so apologies.
I fish a water with a leader ban, and want to make some small stems. I know I could buy them but am tight. Does anyone make thier own?
I was thinking small leadcore-leadfree inserts?
Flouro? Maybe crimped?
I was just thinking what are the watch outs before I think I've invented fire and end up with a death rig ;0)
I fish a water with a leader ban, and want to make some small stems. I know I could buy them but am tight. Does anyone make thier own?
I was thinking small leadcore-leadfree inserts?
Flouro? Maybe crimped?
I was just thinking what are the watch outs before I think I've invented fire and end up with a death rig ;0)