Guys just bought some of these captive backleads as floating weed is a nightmare at the minute. Went for the fox ones as they come with the cord already to go but kinda wishing I'd got the Gardner ones now I've got them in my hands. Does the line release from the clip ok every time? Can see problems arising if the back lead was to spin upon lifting the rod on a take.
In reply to Post #1
You need to do a search on this as has been discussed b4 - they are a good product on the proviso that you
1 - Get the heaviest lead size available
2 - Ensure the margin doesn't have weed / obstruction where they are located on the deck
3 - Keep a straight line between your rod tip and the bait - fishing at angles can create issues with the latch not opening - this is especially prevalent on the left hand rod as line at an extreme angle can get caught in the crook of the gate because the latch opens from right to left
3 - Keep a tight line on both the retention cord and the mainline - you need to be fishing a tight or semi tight line.
4 - Ensure you have a vertical drop from rod tip or locate on the deck slightly behind the rod tip (this ensures the lead always releases prior to or as you lift the rod up - having the back lead several foot in front can create release issues / tangles)
5 - Lift the rod in a smooth manner on a take - if set up correctly it will drop in the water and before the rod bends into the fish every time
Great product for the right situation - if used properly; and like all things with practice you can perfect
You need to do a search on this as has been discussed b4 - they are a good product on the proviso that you
1 - Get the heaviest lead size available
2 - Ensure the margin doesn't have weed / obstruction where they are located on the deck
3 - Keep a straight line between your rod tip and the bait - fishing at angles can create issues with the latch not opening - this is especially prevalent on the left hand rod as line at an extreme angle can get caught in the crook of the gate because the latch opens from right to left
3 - Keep a tight line on both the retention cord and the mainline - you need to be fishing a tight or semi tight line.
4 - Ensure you have a vertical drop from rod tip or locate on the deck slightly behind the rod tip (this ensures the lead always releases prior to or as you lift the rod up - having the back lead several foot in front can create release issues / tangles)
5 - Lift the rod in a smooth manner on a take - if set up correctly it will drop in the water and before the rod bends into the fish every time
Great product for the right situation - if used properly; and like all things with practice you can perfect
In reply to Post #2
agreed i set mine back level with the second eye back from the rod tip,started using them again after about 5years,forgot how good they are.
agreed i set mine back level with the second eye back from the rod tip,started using them again after about 5years,forgot how good they are.
In reply to Post #1
I bought a set eight years ago for a specific situation and found them to be very reliable. Just take a bit of time when lowering them to the bottom and you'll be fine.
I bought a set eight years ago for a specific situation and found them to be very reliable. Just take a bit of time when lowering them to the bottom and you'll be fine.
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Bumping an old thread as I have had these for years and not used the newer version (used the old ones on runs water and they were OK)
I now want to use the newer ones for a particular situation and this post is very helpful. Can I ask a couple of other questions from users?
Do you mount behind buzzers? This seems quite good to me as are closer to hand for any disasters - previous I pegged by watts edge.
How tight is semi tight? Ideally I want to run up the countours of a far margin?
Thanks in advance, feel free to add any tips - I currently use static backleads but have a particular challenge that renders these ineffective.
Bumping an old thread as I have had these for years and not used the newer version (used the old ones on runs water and they were OK)
I now want to use the newer ones for a particular situation and this post is very helpful. Can I ask a couple of other questions from users?
Do you mount behind buzzers? This seems quite good to me as are closer to hand for any disasters - previous I pegged by watts edge.
How tight is semi tight? Ideally I want to run up the countours of a far margin?
Thanks in advance, feel free to add any tips - I currently use static backleads but have a particular challenge that renders these ineffective.
In reply to Post #5
Funny enough bought some last week used once had them under buzzer found having to wind cord off was a pain so took them off next time I will wind off cord and put them over snag ears also someone said to have the back lead in water no further out than second from last eye on rod
When I used mine had them out to far and didn't release when picked rod up
Funny enough bought some last week used once had them under buzzer found having to wind cord off was a pain so took them off next time I will wind off cord and put them over snag ears also someone said to have the back lead in water no further out than second from last eye on rod
When I used mine had them out to far and didn't release when picked rod up