beerbattered Posted July 27, 2007 Report Posted July 27, 2007 I am not sure what is supposed to happen where the lead is connected to the main line on a helicopter rig. In the diagram, there shows a neoprene sleave (glued) ahead of the lead and a bead ahead of the sleave. Is the function to release the lead in the event of a snag? If not, what is their function? Quote
charlieg Posted July 28, 2007 Report Posted July 28, 2007 no mate in the event of break off the hooklink will slide off the leadcore/leader/tubing. The lead will be attached depending on your leader type set up. with tubing it can be tied to the mainline. with leadcore it can be attached by a quick link that is spliced to the end (same will apply to a leader) The sleeve just neatens the whole set-up and stops the hook catching on the quick link. Quote
tonybranno Posted July 29, 2007 Report Posted July 29, 2007 no mate in the event of break off the hooklink will slide off the leadcore/leader/tubing. Hopefully! Quote
charlieg Posted July 29, 2007 Report Posted July 29, 2007 Yea i know, i was just explaining the theory to him. Of course if the swivel gets clogged it wont come off. Quote
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