lead clips

[samcfc]

hi everyone

just wanted to know what lead clips people think are better prefer .

the reason i am asking is because i dont know whether to buy korda lead clips or the esp ones

it would be great if you could help

 

tight lines

sam

[welshcarp1985]

i have used both and both are fine, if your not fishing a snaggy or weedy water then no need to worry about the lead seperating.

 

 

If however you are then i go for trimming the clip down, then wetting the rubber before placing it on.

[samcfc]

ok thanks i use running lead most of time anyway only would use it on snaggy waters

[salokcinnodrog]

Bin the Lead clips, horrible things Don't work near snags, and a running lead can be tied on near snags.

 

Even an inline can often slide over snags, whereas a lead clip even with ejected lead can catch up

[samcfc]

Bin the Lead clips, horrible things Don't work near snags, and a running lead can be tied on near snags.

 

Even an inline can often slide over snags, whereas a lead clip even with ejected lead can catch up

 

thanks

[Gaz]

i have used both and both are fine, if your not fishing a snaggy or weedy water then no need to worry about the lead seperating.

 

 

If however you are then i go for trimming the clip down, then wetting the rubber before placing it on.

if you use clips then you should trim the clip down and wet it anyway, not just in snaggy waters tbh

[salokcinnodrog]

Bin the Lead clips, horrible things Don't work near snags, and a running lead can be tied on near snags.

 

Even an inline can often slide over snags, whereas a lead clip even with ejected lead can catch up

 

thanks

 

Sam,

 

Don't forget that is just my view

Other people love Lead clips, and in perfectly clear waters, they may be the best or easiest way to attach a lead to the mainline. I don't like them personally, I have alternative ways of attaching the lead, preferring to use a running set-up 9times out of 10. If I do use a Semi-Fixed set-up a running lead can be used, but just fish with a tight line

 

Or the alternative I like is actually the John Roberts Beads. They can be adapted to eject the lead EVERY time the fish get snagged and create no sharp angles for anything to catch up on.

[samcfc]

i use running rig all the time but if i was to fish a snaggy swim then i didnt know wether to get lead clips

[gavskin]

i like the korda lead clips and have used them since my return to carping....i tried a runing lead set up the other week and did not feel confident......maybe its a case of what you feel better using

[bluebirdjones]

I've always used the Korda Lead Clips and have had a few hundred carp using them.

 

I stopped using them in May and have been using inline leads since so haven't had any need for a leadclip and I've saved a few pounds on leads