Legering Set up (help)

[leedsunited]

What can i use for legering in the way of beads as i can not get to a tackle shop today

 

Thanks

[leedsunited]

As i have stronger braided hooklengths than line will i have to use a leger stop next time i leger ( or a split shot )

 

Thank you

[Dick Dastardly]

Leeds,I have found split shot and ledger stops to be poor ways of stoping a ledger.I think that split shots can slip and both can weaken the line.I much prefer to slide the ledger/feeder on to the main line,tie on a swivel then tie the hook length to this.A bead,especialy the soft "buffer bead" type is good to put on the main line between the ledger and the swivel as this protects the knot.

 

As for buying beads a lot of sewing/wool and art and craft type shops sell a vast range of beads.

[Andrew Burgess]

Leeds, Budgie means this

 

[Dick Dastardly]

I didnt! I personaly like the "looped" feeder rig Andrew has shown but a lot will critisise it for being a "fixed rig" but that is a whole seperate debate.Might be best if Leeds stuck to the simpler and arguabley safer running rig untill he has more experience.

[Andrew Burgess]

Whoops Sorry Budgie, trying to help out the poor lad

 

[ 30. October 2004, 06:43 PM: Message edited by: Andrew Burgess ]

[leedsunited]

You know the hooks to nylon you can get

 

Can i get some swivels , cut the loop off of the hook to nylon , and tie reel line to swivel and hooklength to swivel

 

This way i can use beads

 

Does the bead have to be rubber and how big does the bead have to be

 

Also what knots do i use to tie hooklengths and main line to swivels ?

 

Thank you !

[Andrew Burgess]

leedsunited:

You know the hooks to nylon you can get, cut the loop off of the hook to nylon , and tie reel line to swivel and hooklength to swivel

No don't do that. Once you have cut off the loop you will have to make another loop

 

leedsunited:

 

 

Does the bead have to be rubber and how big does the bead have to be

How big are your rubber beads? idealy around 4mm or 5mm will do!

 

leedsunited:

Can i get some swivels , cut the loop off of the hook to nylon , and tie reel line to swivel and hooklength to swivel

You don't want to do that either - why making it harder for yourself?

[leedsunited]

Can i just drill a hole through a bead

 

I aint got no rubber beads i got plastic

[leedsunited]

So what should i use for a hooklength

 

All i got is hooks to nylon and braided hooklengths with swivels on but they have a higher breaking strain than the line