B B Posted February 25, 2021 Report Share Posted February 25, 2021 Iv just used up the last of my lead core can any one recommend a lead free leader brand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framey Posted February 25, 2021 Report Share Posted February 25, 2021 Avid ones ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmoputney Posted February 25, 2021 Report Share Posted February 25, 2021 As above avid one is pretty good, I used it before and it spliced well I am using Gardner camflex at the moment though I really like it, 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmoputney Posted February 25, 2021 Report Share Posted February 25, 2021 I have tried a couple of cheaper ones in the past they are usually not very good and splice like a pig, not worth scrimping on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpmaster Posted February 26, 2021 Report Share Posted February 26, 2021 6 hours ago, Big Bass said: Iv just used up the last of my lead core can any one recommend a lead free leader brand I’m using contor it looks like leadcore but is very supple a little tip soak it in the lake while you.bait your hook it will sink instantly hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ouchthathurt Posted February 26, 2021 Report Share Posted February 26, 2021 I found the avid and Gardner ones to be pretty good, the Nash unleaded leader is very thin and I found it fiddly to splice but it’s another option mate Carpmaster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Paws Posted February 26, 2021 Report Share Posted February 26, 2021 I've used Korda Safezone leaders for years and they have never let me down. Being fluorocarbon based, they are heavy and near invisible. I remember Rob Hughes writing that when he goes out diving to find a rig and see how it's presented, he looks for the leadcore or tubing and finds the rig at the end. I'm sure that Carp must have started to suss it by now! Carpmaster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpmaster Posted February 26, 2021 Report Share Posted February 26, 2021 14 minutes ago, Golden Paws said: I've used Korda Safezone leaders for years and they have never let me down. Being fluorocarbon based, they are heavy and near invisible. I remember Rob Hughes writing that when he goes out diving to find a rig and see how it's presented, he looks for the leadcore or tubing and finds the rig at the end. I'm sure that Carp must have started to suss it by now! I used a safe zone leader but found the braid cut into it not very confidence building, what bottom are you using it on? This can also play a part in your choice the reason I chose contour is because I’m in heavy weed ,boulders , roots around the islands there’s mussels in the weed too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobcross Posted February 26, 2021 Report Share Posted February 26, 2021 Gardner can’t go wrong. elmoputney and Carpmaster 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpmaster Posted February 26, 2021 Report Share Posted February 26, 2021 17 minutes ago, bobcross said: Gardner can’t go wrong. I’ll have a look Bob 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B B Posted February 26, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2021 Thanks all 👍 got a mate popping over with Fox submerge and he’s got the gardener one, il have a play with them. Going to use foot long leaders with solid bags. Loop to loop quick change style, give them a proper go only dappled a little with them in the past. Carpmaster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmoputney Posted February 26, 2021 Report Share Posted February 26, 2021 1 hour ago, Big Bass said: Thanks all 👍 got a mate popping over with Fox submerge and he’s got the gardener one, il have a play with them. Going to use foot long leaders with solid bags. Loop to loop quick change style, give them a proper go only dappled a little with them in the past. Gardner will be better, I've gone off fox stuff since the exocet spod braid debacle (not fit for purpose) in Gardner I trust 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B B Posted February 26, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2021 Iv always used whiplash braid 👍 and I use Fox Exocet main line love it lol ... what annoys me about fox is there odd size swivels eg size 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmoputney Posted February 26, 2021 Report Share Posted February 26, 2021 54 minutes ago, Big Bass said: Iv always used whiplash braid 👍 and I use Fox Exocet main line love it lol ... what annoys me about fox is there odd size swivels eg size 7 The spod braid performed about 10lb below breaking strain on the tackle box line test, I didn't see that til after I had bought it though, it snapped a few times gently lobbing a spomb 6 wraps 😲 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpmaster Posted February 26, 2021 Report Share Posted February 26, 2021 6 minutes ago, elmoputney said: The spod braid performed about 10lb below breaking strain on the tackle box line test, I didn't see that til after I had bought it though, it snapped a few times gently lobbing a spomb 6 wraps 😲 Not good 😌 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmoputney Posted February 26, 2021 Report Share Posted February 26, 2021 2 minutes ago, Carpmaster said: Not good 😌 No that's what I said but little ruder 😁😁 Carpmaster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greekskii Posted March 15, 2021 Report Share Posted March 15, 2021 On 26/02/2021 at 12:53, Big Bass said: Fox submerge Have used the fox submerge for years now. Easy to splice and works brilliantly. Supple and sinks like a brick and doesnt stand out at all on darker/weedier bottoms. Over gravel its good too. Wouldnt be using it over sand though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpmaster Posted March 15, 2021 Report Share Posted March 15, 2021 3 hours ago, greekskii said: Have used the fox submerge for years now. Easy to splice and works brilliantly. Supple and sinks like a brick and doesnt stand out at all on darker/weedier bottoms. Over gravel its good too. Wouldnt be using it over sand though. I use a 50lb Fluro from Berkeley and crimp it I’ve had no problem also use the kontor but it’s hard to splice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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