samcfc Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshcarp1985 Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samcfc Posted October 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 ok thanks i use running lead most of time anyway only would use it on snaggy waters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salokcinnodrog Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samcfc Posted October 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted October 11, 2009 Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salokcinnodrog Posted October 12, 2009 Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samcfc Posted October 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavskin Posted October 12, 2009 Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebirdjones Posted October 12, 2009 Report Share Posted October 12, 2009 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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