Leadcore: Good or Bad

[FaTzy]

The other day i was having a chat with a few fishing mates and we got onto the subject about leadcore! 1 was against it and 1 was for it but neither 1 explained why.

 

Basically i am after information on both the good side and the bad side of using leadcore! I have wanted to try it as i have heard about a few results my mates have.

 

I am trying to chase a new pb, as they have reach the 30's i need to try some new tactics to get the bigger 1's.

 

All help/information will be greatfully recieved.

 

Martin

[RobStubbs]

Try searching on it - there's been a very lengthy discussion on it, I think last year. In essence though there was a mixed opinion, but I think the majority were against it (including me).

 

Rob.

[Alan Stubbs]

If used correctly, I don't see what's wrong with it. In the hands of idiots, it could be lethal.

[Newt]

If you think it might help you, why not give it a try and see.

 

As suggested, search up previous topics on here to get an idea of possible dangers and how to use it safely.

[Rob Ward]

I don't see how it can be used safely, even if you use a 'safe' rig which frees the lead in the event of a break it still leaves the fish trailing leadcore.

[FaTzy]

I don't see how it can be used safely, even if you use a 'safe' rig which frees the lead in the event of a break it still leaves the fish trailing leadcore.

 

 

thats a very good point Rob that is wat i am worried about! i have already caught a few carp that have had rigs still in their mouths where ppl dont know wat they are doing!!

 

i am gonna have to research into to it more!

 

any suggestions where to look?????

 

martin

[RobStubbs]

I don't see how it can be used safely, even if you use a 'safe' rig which frees the lead in the event of a break it still leaves the fish trailing leadcore.

 

That rather depends on the break point. There's no reason you can't use a hooklength of lighter BS than the mainline, in which case the leadcore would be jettisoned. I am however of the opinion that I would ban it and support any bans on it's use. It's not needed in a fishing situation and it's all too easy for someone to tie up a death rig with it - and most people have no idea how to use it safely, or even that the method they're using is a potential death trap.

 

Rob.

[FaTzy]

i understand where u are coming from Rob!!

 

So the best thing is not to use it unless u know what u r doing!!

 

martin

[carping~king]

i understand where u are coming from Rob!!

 

So the best thing is not to use it unless u know what u r doing!!

 

martin

i think leadcore is excellent

i have had many carp on it

[carping~king]

leadcore superb