northernlad

cheers for the replys lads, good luck with them brighton_carper let me know how you get on.

cheers mate .

Syndicate water ( Sulby ) the water is chocolate, so i am a little unsure, was going to try them bugz to see if they work. I havent tried zigs before so it is a complete learning thing for me. All I know is that they are a long pop up link about 4- ?ft long and flourocarbon. Totally new to it.

Apologies to drag up an old thread, didn't want to start a new one on same subject My question is - do zigs work in coloured water or is it just a clear water tactic? I have never tried them before so really wanting to get the basics right before I make a complete numpty of myself.

ok your probably thinking oh no not another discussion on leadcore ! i dont agree in leadcore because of obvious reasons, i have had leadcore in my tackle bag for a while now and as i am not going to use it , i thought why not remove the lead from the leadcore and use the outer material cut into 4" sections and threaded onto my rig line.to make what looks like an extremely convincing piece of weed, i have caught on these and was just wondering if anyone else uses them ? or am i wasting my time and there is much better material out there for to use ?

the first time i picked the hooks up i was looking for the eye to thread the line through LOL, honestly thought i was going blind or it was a defect hook LOL

i think its probably a bit safer mate,or i will have a permanent seat and A&E. it had my head totally done in

excellent mate. much appreciated , you wouldn't believe the state and the amount of times i have had the hook embedded in my finger ! thank god for barbless hooks

sorry if this sounds like a daft question but how do you tie spade end hooks? i am from a sea fishing background so i really honestly have got a clue on how to tie them , i am used to tying 4/0 eyed hooks and having a little bit of trouble tying a spade end hook. i know you can get the eyed hooks but have been given a few packs of the spade ends and don't want to spend any more money. cheers in advance.