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Lead supplier recommendations? (54 posts / 3,676 views)
slipd slipd
Posts: 612
Post #1 12 Jul 2026 18:22
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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.
Infcc
Posts: 81
Post #2 12 Jul 2026 18:46
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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.
CarpCodger71 CarpCodger71
Posts: 2,762
Post #3 12 Jul 2026 18:54
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In reply to Post #1
West Country leads
braders1978 braders1978
Posts: 18,195
Post #4 12 Jul 2026 19:03
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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 🤣
The-Heff The-Heff
Posts: 3,404
Post #5 12 Jul 2026 19:17
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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.
hugogreen
Posts: 56
Post #6 12 Jul 2026 20:00
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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.
Coffo Coffo
Posts: 1,246
Post #7 12 Jul 2026 20:16
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In reply to Post #1
"Steves leads" are excellent quality and value. Check him out on facebook. He is in Hampshire too.
0nslow 0nslow
Posts: 1,616
Post #8 12 Jul 2026 21:22
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In reply to Post #7
+1 fair price and quick turnaround too 👍
MiniWelsh MiniWelsh
Posts: 2,383
Post #9 12 Jul 2026 22:38
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In reply to Post #4
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
CarpCodger71 CarpCodger71
Posts: 2,762
Post #10 13 Jul 2026 07:07
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In reply to Post #4
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 .
sirch454 sirch454
Posts: 180
Post #11 13 Jul 2026 07:34
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I get my leads from Franks leads, always have been spot on, and reasonable priced.
MrNuvawun MrNuvawun
Posts: 2,443
Post #12 13 Jul 2026 18:48
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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.
OatcakeFred OatcakeFred
Posts: 1,466
Post #13 13 Jul 2026 20:21
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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.
dickweed dickweed
Posts: 1,268
Post #14 13 Jul 2026 20:27
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West country leads.
braders1978 braders1978
Posts: 18,195
Post #15 13 Jul 2026 20:30
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They are garbage
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