Leadcore Help?

[evans]

Can anyone please tell me how to splice leadcore.

I have been told before a few years ago but it seems to have gone from my mind!

Also what knots are best to use to attach the leadcore leader to your mainline?

Please help!

 

Many thanks

Evans

Tight Lines

[django]

have a look here https://forum.carp.com/carp-forum/viewtopic.php?t=20606&highlight=splicing

 

[evans]

Thanks thats the splicing sorted.

But what are the best knots to use to attach the leadcore leader to your mainline?

[django]

i use a figure of eight and then loop to loop .......

[evans]

I want to use the chod rig, so im thinking trying to use the loop to loop would be tricky. As my hooklink would be threaded on the leadcore.

Is there any other knot i can use?

The questions im asking may sound basic but ive never used leadcore before and just want to make sure everything i do is safe.

[hopefull]

its easy to loop-to-loop with a choddy mate. just pass the mainline loop (i use one about 2" long at the most) through your small leadcore loop, then bring the lead n hooklink through the mono and slide it all down nice n tight. should be sound

[evans]

What leadcore do you people rate?

Just had a look and their seems to be a lot

[slinger]

You could, if you so desired, when splicing, add a #8 swivel and shok bead to the leadcore before pulling it through, then, onto your mainline, tie, as has been mentioned, either a loop, or, add a rig ring. Then attach both lines with a quick change clip.

I would also add, that this is not the way everybody would do it, but personal preference.

[hopefull]

Then attach both lines with a quick change clip.

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a clip between the mainline and leadcore mate? bit dangerous aint it?

[evans]

What type of leadcore do you use!!

[slinger]

Then attach both lines with a quick change clip.

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a clip between the mainline and leadcore mate? bit dangerous aint it?

 

Not if the clip is covered with tubing, and the user is confident in their knot tying ability.

[hopefull]

surely it'd stop any leads running on the leadcore, or a discharged lead clip, from sliding off the end of the leadcore though mate?

 

and Evans - i use Kryston Score leadcore

[slinger]

surely it'd stop any leads running on the leadcore, or a discharged lead clip, from sliding off the end of the leadcore though mate?

 

and Evans - i use Kryston Score leadcore

 

Not if you're using a safety clip.

If your using inline, then why would you want the lead to go over the leadcore?

[hopefull]

if the line snaps then i'd want the lead to run off the end of the leadcore, not leave the fish trailing 6ft of leadcore with a 3oz lead trapped running up and down it

[slinger]

if the line snaps then i'd want the lead to run off the end of the leadcore, not leave the fish trailing 6ft of leadcore with a 3oz lead trapped running up and down it

Thats why the hooklink should be of a lower BS than the mainline, imo.

Also, although I may not have explained myself thoroughly enough, the lead is always able to run free.

6ft of leadcore, is also 3ft longer than I would ever use.

The pic below is what I just knocked up to try and show what I meant in words.

Clearer than mud I hope

[neilscatchin]

I always use the needle knot to attach leadcore to mainline as it produces a neat non bulky knot that'll allow any lead/hooklink depending on style fished,to pass over it.

[evans]

I always use the needle knot to attach leadcore to mainline as it produces a neat non bulky knot that'll allow any lead/hooklink depending on style fished,to pass over it.

 

What is the needle knot?

[stoogi]

http://www.fishandfly.co.uk/knots/needle/index.html

 

this shows the needle knot using fly backing line. it's the same for leadcore, except you must remove about an inch or so of the inner lead.

[evans]

Thanks

 

Is it true that some leadcore is easler to splice than others.

I've been looking at ESP leadcore and am going to get some this weekend. What leadcore do you use and rate?

[stoogi]

i don't use leadcore often, but esp & kryston score gold are both very good.

[evans]

Thank alot,

 

That should help me when i use the chody in a few weeks

[stoogi]

to be honest, if your inexperienced with leadcore, i'd buy 1 ready made. it's the safest option.

[evans]

Have thought of this, ill see how i get on, if i have problems ill get a ready make leader.

 

Cheers for the help!

[alexlovesfishing123]

i find e.s.p. leadcore good and you can buy made up heli rigs and bolt clips all very good quality...hope that helps

[evans]

Thanks for all the help, ill let you know how i get on with it

 

Tight Lines

Evans