Hi
Im fishing a venue in a few weeks where I need to use solid bags. I want to knock up a batch of bags prior to going.
Whats everyone's preferred way of doing this?
Solid bag stems from the likes of avid etc or a short length of leadcore or maybe some other way?
Thanks
Im fishing a venue in a few weeks where I need to use solid bags. I want to knock up a batch of bags prior to going.
Whats everyone's preferred way of doing this?
Solid bag stems from the likes of avid etc or a short length of leadcore or maybe some other way?
Thanks
In reply to Post #1
I always tie solid bags as I go, no loop knots so a stronger set up.
And when I say stronger, I mean for casting a big bag and a 3.75 oz lead.
I need to weigh a made up bag!
I do sometimes pre-make some mesh bags if I'm fishing that type of water.
I always tie solid bags as I go, no loop knots so a stronger set up.
And when I say stronger, I mean for casting a big bag and a 3.75 oz lead.
I need to weigh a made up bag!
I do sometimes pre-make some mesh bags if I'm fishing that type of water.
In reply to Post #1
I've always used a short length of lead core, around 4 to 5 inches long , make up half a dozen so you slways have some ready, then loop to loop them to your mainline or leader , used drop off style , they work really well, plus with the lead removed from the lead core and a drop of putty on the loop to loop knot they lay flat , I always think those stems could be sat at a funny angle if not just sat right . Strong set up too, with 15lb mainline I've had a good few 40s on this set up , never had an issue !
I've always used a short length of lead core, around 4 to 5 inches long , make up half a dozen so you slways have some ready, then loop to loop them to your mainline or leader , used drop off style , they work really well, plus with the lead removed from the lead core and a drop of putty on the loop to loop knot they lay flat , I always think those stems could be sat at a funny angle if not just sat right . Strong set up too, with 15lb mainline I've had a good few 40s on this set up , never had an issue !
Gemini stems are excellent just loop to loop with the lead core
In reply to Post #1
I’ve been using Avid steams for at least 5 years now (change them at the start of each year just in case the inner has weakened).
I’ve been using Avid steams for at least 5 years now (change them at the start of each year just in case the inner has weakened).
In reply to Post #1
Stems are probably the easiest way. Avoid the avid ones though, I've had 2 of them snap at the swivel, the second cost me a known 40 at the net
I've used Gemini since and they're pretty good
If you want to use leadcore, I only use enough the actually tie the bag
Stems are probably the easiest way. Avoid the avid ones though, I've had 2 of them snap at the swivel, the second cost me a known 40 at the net
I've used Gemini since and they're pretty good
If you want to use leadcore, I only use enough the actually tie the bag
I use 14” of leadless leader or 2ft of Fluorocarbon. I don’t tie them till I get to the lake but then tie several so I always have 3 ready to go
I've started using 12" of lead free along with Korda inline safety sleeves and find it is working well
In reply to Post #2
I used to pre-tie mesh bags of pellets until I once chucked one in the margin that I’d made a few weeks earlier. It took hours to melt, I assume the mesh had soaked up the oil in the pellets. Suffice to say I now tie as I go.
I used to pre-tie mesh bags of pellets until I once chucked one in the margin that I’d made a few weeks earlier. It took hours to melt, I assume the mesh had soaked up the oil in the pellets. Suffice to say I now tie as I go.
In reply to Post #9
Yes that’s definitely an issue, hence I don’t pre tie them
Yes that’s definitely an issue, hence I don’t pre tie them
I use both stems and leadcore(with the lead removed) and out of the two i prefer the leadcore option for a few reasons.
Firstly, it's so much cheaper, you get a lot of them from a 10m spool.
Secondly I think imo that is safer when it comes to the being ejected in the event of a break or crack off of using loop to loop.
And thirdly I like the suppleness of the leadcore because with a stem it's very stiff and should the bag land on uneven bottom it could potentially be sticking up, no such problem with the leadcore. 👍
Firstly, it's so much cheaper, you get a lot of them from a 10m spool.
Secondly I think imo that is safer when it comes to the being ejected in the event of a break or crack off of using loop to loop.
And thirdly I like the suppleness of the leadcore because with a stem it's very stiff and should the bag land on uneven bottom it could potentially be sticking up, no such problem with the leadcore. 👍
I always use a short length of leadcore. I don’t like how the stems stick up and I’ve had one tangle in the net while I’ve had a fish waiting to be unhooked and weighed etc..
Lead clip inside the bag .. 😎with 4 inch's of leadcore
Thanks all.
I think im either going to go for a short length of leadcore with the lead taken out or some sort of lead free leader.
Not looking to make a load weeks in advance more like a few the night before I go to give me a headstart when I get there. 👍
I think im either going to go for a short length of leadcore with the lead taken out or some sort of lead free leader.
Not looking to make a load weeks in advance more like a few the night before I go to give me a headstart when I get there. 👍
In reply to Post #14
Gardner Camflex in 45lb is perfect for this.
Gardner Camflex in 45lb is perfect for this.