Open the latch and insert the hooked end of the needle through the fibres of the leader and into its hollow core. There are several advantages to dropping your lead and although it’s not always necessary, there are times when it is. Second to its uses around weed, there is also the bonus it offers when range fishing. The chod rig is fantastic for fishing at range. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. These leaders should not be knotted, they must be spliced to create a loop on which to tie your mainline or attach swivels. 6 You will now be left with the line running with the leadcore. 4. 8 Wet the knot thoroughly before you tease the knot down together, before fully ‘bedding’ it down. 1 To start, pull back the outer-coating of the leadcore and remove about two-inches of the lead inner. 3. VAT no 918 5617 01 Anyone can submit blog posts and carp related articles. If you attaching a swivel you would thread that on to the tag end before this step. To attach the lead core, tie a figure of 8 loop (see above) in your main line. Unlike leadcore leaders, which have a stiff lead insert running inside them, the latest generation of lead-free leaders are almost as heavy but far more supple, allowing them to hug the lakebed more closely. Tom Dove extols the virtues of Korda’s latest lead-dropping gadget. Ronnie Rigs 5 Common Mistakes and simple fixes, DEAL: Daiwa Tournament ISO Black £329.99 @TFT, Carp Fishing Euro Trips – The Beginners Guide, Ridgemonkey – The Great Escape | S2 E1 | WESTON PARK. Dropping the lead often sees the fish rising up in the water, even breaking the surface at times; this gets the fish up and out of the way of the weed. Use of these names, logos, and brands does not imply endorsement. Now the rig can be even more effective. Then, in the part with no lead, tie a square knot up around the area where the lead starts again. Nobody wants to lose leads just for the sake of it, but neither do they want to have to chop and change the lead system depending on whether the lead needs to stay on or drop off. Push the splicing needle in at the start od the lead break. This isn’t ideal for the fish and will also provoke hook pulls – a problem which no longer exists. The collar restricts the movement in the spring and this keeps the lead in place. Plummet Leadcore is the No.1 choice for anglers that need the advantages of a fast sinking leader, but want a subtle and refined leadcore that offers unrivalled density and strength for its diameter. Pull out around 15cm of core and break it off, turn the leadcore around to the other end as this will now have no inner core for the last 15cm, you now have a hollow end to make the splice. Remove six inches of the inner core at one end of the leadcore. Trim the tag end and, if you really want, dab the remnants of the tag with superglue, though we really don't think it's necessary. The weave of the material will not allow the tag to pull back through, thus creating a secure loop. All product names, logos, and brands are property of their respective owners. Make sure the bead is just about held in position, so that it moves under pressure, but not too little an amount of pressure. These are the components that you will need to tie the leader. 2. 4 Next, create a loop at the end of your main line and attach it to the hook on the gate of the splicing needle. It is easy to tie and can be tied in the dark in a force 8 gale with the rain pouring in your face. © 1962-2019 Bauer Media Group. The Heli-Safe will eject the lead with ease. Neat, tidy and most of all, SAFE! There’s no need for bits of PVA, loops of leadcore, or any other bits and pieces – the Heli-Safe conquers all. With long range casting comes the inevitable use of heavy leads, which in some cases could be up to 4-5oz. Next create an overhand loop. 1 To start, pull back the outer-coating of the leadcore and remove about two-inches of the lead inner. It doesn’t tangle, which can be a problem when casting long distances and you’re unable to watch the rig during flight, and as I mentioned earlier, it will present anywhere, which is ideal if you’re unable to use a marker rod effectively at that distance. Registered Office: Media House, Peterborough Business Park, Lynch Wood, Peterborough, PE2 6EA H Bauer Publishing, 6) Once the needle comes out of the hole it originally went in, open the gate and release the tag end. 2. A Palomar knot is recommended when attaching to the mainline. Attaching lead core to main line. 5 With the line attached in the needle gate, pull the splicing needle back through the outer-coating. There are many ways of attaching lead core to mainline however I prefer a simple loop to loop knot. Toffee Publications Ltd, Dunelm House, 65b Lower Olland Street, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 1BY. Here's how... 1) Take a splicing needle (one with a latch on it). If you want to use PVA bags and fish at distance, then simply pop the collar on. All registered in England and Wales. The Heli-Safe is a spring-loaded mechanism and when pressure is applied upwards to the swivel attached to main line or leader by a hooked fish, the spring tightens and the gate opens, allowing the lead to drop off. Push it out just short of three inches up the supple length. At certain times of the year, the summer in particular, the extensive weed growth will make landing fish without dropping the lead almost impossible. 2) Push the needle into the core of the leader until the tag end (hanging limp to the right of this photo) is about half a centimetre LONGER than the length of leader covering the needle. As I mentioned, there were ways of doing it, but as we went into the development of this product, there was nothing out there in production that enabled the angler to do so. If you don't know how to tie one, type in Uni Knot in Yahoo search and you'll find it. Bauer Media Group consists of: Bauer Consumer Media Ltd, Company number: 01176085, Bauer Radio Ltd, Company Number: 1394141 845898), Privacy & Cookies Policy | Privacy Settings | Terms & Conditions | Competition Terms & Conditions | Complaints. 2 Now take your splicing needle and insert it where the lead starts and push it up the outer-coating. H Bauer Publishing are authorised and regulated for credit broking by the FCA (Ref No. In the past when using these leads with a chod rig, you were unable to ditch the lead, so it was left banging around by the carp’s head. Company Number: LP003328 Registered Office: Academic House, 24-28 Oval Road, London, NW1 7DT. Cut your mono with clippers so there’s no sharp edge on the end of the mono. 5) Gently and carefully reverse the needle out of the leadcore.