Leadfree or Leadcore

[LC1975]

Hi,

I just got a ticket on a new lake that allows leadcore and leadfree leaders. I fished with Leadcore about 15 years ago, My set up is a hinge rig helicopter style.

What's your preference if you could use both?

Cheers

Luke

[InteraX]

Mainline straight through to the lead.

Personally, I wouldn't trust that any bead or similar could make it over any knot for any leader.

I've only recently started trying out a helicopter style rig and found that mainline straight through seems to be good enough for me so far.

What is the purpose of the leader in your setup?

[LC1975]

Thanks for your info mate. The reason I prefer a leader is that I dont trust line thats been on a spool for ages to sit flush on a deck like a leader. I fish braid when allowed and will always use a few feet of 25lb fluro as a leader. I've got to steam that leader straight before casting out to be happy.

 

No need for steaming with leadcore or leadfree. It means I take less kit like stove ect...

I purchased some Gardner Camflex Continental. Its easy to splice and looks the part.

Does it really matter if it still sinks without lead?

Chèers

Luke