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Straight Lead rig
Running lead with a banded pellet for pressured carp. Single running lead with a banded pellet. Back-up tactic when commercial carp sit deep or pressured
The parts, top to bottom
- Mainline to the rod
- 10-40 g lead - To suit depth and casting distance
- Bead
- Swivel
- 12-18 in hooklength, 0.26 mm - Start about 18 in and shorten towards 12 in if you get liners. Heavier than a typical bomb hooklength
- Size 12 Guru SMWG, single 8 mm banded pellet - Or double or triple 8 mm hard pellets, or two 8 mm expanders on a Quick Stop
Choosing the parts? The guides cover line, hooks, bait and shotting.
How to fish it
Cast to showing or cruising fish, or use it as a back-up once feeding has pulled fish down onto the deck.
Variations worth knowing
- Smaller hook for smaller pellets and fish.
Questions
What hook does the Straight Lead use?
Size 12 Guru SMWG, single 8 mm banded pellet. Or double or triple 8 mm hard pellets, or two 8 mm expanders on a Quick Stop.
What line does the Straight Lead use?
Mainline to the rod.
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