Lead free leaders

[B B]

Iv just used up the last of my lead core can any one recommend a lead free leader brand 

[framey]

Avid ones ok

[elmoputney]

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, 👍

[elmoputney]

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 

[Carpmaster]

  On 25/02/2021 at 21:35, Big Bass said:

Iv just used up the last of my lead core can any one recommend a lead free leader brand 

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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

[ouchthathurt]

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 

[Golden Paws]

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]

  On 26/02/2021 at 07:46, 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!

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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 

[bobcross]

Gardner can’t go wrong.

[Carpmaster]

  On 26/02/2021 at 08:12, bobcross said:

Gardner can’t go wrong.

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I’ll have a look Bob 👍

[B B]

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. 

[elmoputney]

  On 26/02/2021 at 12:53, 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. 

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Gardner will be better, 

I've gone off fox stuff since the exocet spod braid debacle (not fit for purpose) in Gardner I trust 👍

[B B]

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 

[elmoputney]

  On 26/02/2021 at 15:08, 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 

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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 😲

[Carpmaster]

  On 26/02/2021 at 16:05, 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 😲

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Not good 😌 

[elmoputney]

  On 26/02/2021 at 16:12, Carpmaster said:

Not good 😌 

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No that's what I said but  little ruder  😁😁

[greekskii]

  On 26/02/2021 at 12:53, Big Bass said:

Fox submerge

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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. 

[Carpmaster]

  On 15/03/2021 at 12:12, 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. 

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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