homersimpson

I expect someone will tell me im wrong, but as I see it the only thing preventing the lead from coming free is the single shot on the mainline which would come off in a snag situation. Had someone used a second swivel instead of the shot to create the stop then that would be unsafe. I have to say though Ive never used a running rig as shown in the diagram, I am happy that with a decent sharp hook and being close enough to the rods to strike a take there is no need for a stop on the mainline.

even if you use a float stop the lead will never be able to eject with a running rig you need to use a clip on lead because if you have a float stop shot putty and so on the lead will still be on the line as the stop is kepping it on there that is why lead clips are the best you could have as many shot as you like the lead will still eject when under pressure really i only use a rinning rig when stalking the fish and realy that is what the rig is for to present a bait in the fishes mouth with minamle resistance while stalking the fish in the shallows .also when you put a shot under pressure it will slide of the line take it you havent been float fishing ay? At the start of your statement you say that if you have a float stop, shot or rig putty on that the lead won't come off the line. Then at the end you say that under pressure, the shot will come off? Which are you saying is correct? Im not even gonna start on running rigs or your opinion on lead clips, but would like to suggest you experiment a little further before making such sweeping statements.

From my experience I work on the theory, as long as im not on private property and theres no signs telling me not to fish then its probably fair game. All the club stretches of water in my area are well signposted and those that are not are either free or ticket on the bank if the bailiff comes

I prefer the spade ends if i'm using smaller hooks, my thinking is that the knot is more discreet than that on an eyed hook. normal eyed hooks just seem a bit bulky if im using a light float setup. Im sure there's probably a more technical reason than that for there use though?

Hi, Ive been away all inclusive through Angling lines and CCFH, both were good companys to deal with.

Hi, Not sure of the exact lake you mean but ive seen adverts in the freshwater informer for offered syndicate places, it was a romney marsh phone code. May be worth a call if you can get hold of a copy?

There is a good stock of carp to 30lb + in the military canal, if you take a quiet walk along the towpath you may see some in the clear patches however it is very weedy at the moment. If you get a chance try the stretch close to hythe town, just up from where the row boats are rented, it's not so weedy.

Hello mate, Nickolls quarry or the military canal, are about it for hythe, Nickolls is 24hrs notice to fish but most of the canal is day ticket on the bank. good luck