Carp Catchers Blog

The Korda Hybrid Lead Clip design features an integrally moulded Ring Swivel ensuring that the swivel simply cannot pull free from its housing. This forces lead ejection in the event of it becoming jammed ensuring that carp can be landed easily in weedy, snaggy conditions.  The streamlined one-piece design means there are no fiddly locking pegs or hinges to worry about – just connect the leader to one end and the rig to the other! The up rated arm allows leads up to 5ozs to be cast safely even at extreme range and the clip is available in all four of the key translucent Safe Zone colours: weedy green, clay, gravel and silt.

Here is a demonstration on how to set up the Korda Hybrid Lead Clips.

For the purpose of this demonstration I used Korda Dark Matter Rig Tube, Korda Tail Rubbers and a Korda 3oz Pear Lead.

Step 1.

Cut your tubing to your desired length, a couple of inches longer than your rig is enough to prevent tangles and thread your mainline through it.

Step 2.

Now thread on a Korda Tail Rubber. Please ensure you use a Korda Tail Rubber as the Hybrid Lead Clips have been designed to work safely with them.

Step 3.

Then tie your mainline to the eye of the swivel housed in the lead clip using a Palomar knot.

Step 4.

Clip on your desired shape and size of lead, wet the clip and slide the tail rubber into place.

Your setup is now ready for you to attach your desired rig and its away you go.

Give them a try. To purchase click on the above links.

Tight Lines

Dave

I’m sure a lot of you are aware of the problem with illegal importations of large carp into the this country and the risks it possess to our current fish stocks. The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) have released this short video to raise the awareness of illegal importations and the dangers involved.

Tackling Illegal Importations Video

Take a quick look, its a very interesting and potentially eye opening video to those of you who are unaware of what goes on with the importation of illegal imports.

Dave

The Atomic Tackle Choppa Droppa is a safety helicopter lead system, offering a setup that can be fished in or around weed that will allow the lead to drop should it become snagged.

In this demonstration I used the Atomic Tackle Choppa Droppa Ready Rigs but Atomic do sell a Choppa Droppa Kit which enables you to use your own choice of leadcore or leader.

Step 1.

Pull the micro bore bead off the small leadcore link, then thread on your lead followed by the micro bore bead onto the small leadcore link.

Step 2.

Using a baiting needle pull the leadcore link through the Choppa Droppa clip.

Leadcore link pulled through.

Step 3.

Now tear a small piece off a PVA nugget and roll it between your fingers.

Step 4.

Push the PVA stop into the loop at the end of the small leadcore link and pull it tight against the clip. Attach a rig and the setup is now ready to cast out.

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Dave

The Guru Micro Lead Clips provide a fish safe anti tangle option for the Match/Pleasure angler thats suitable for fishing with either leads or feeders. The design of Guru Micro Lead Clip  ensures that your lead or feeder can be released should it become snagged. 

Guru Micro Lead Clips

The leads I used for the purpose of this demonstration were the Guru Square Leads.

Step 1.

Thread your mainline through the tail rubber and then the lead clip.

Step 2.

Double over the tag end of your mainline and pass the loop through the eye of the size 11 swivel provided.

Step 3.

Now tie an overhand knot with the doubled over section of your mainline but don’t tighten it yet.

Step 4.

Pass the swivel through the loop created by the overhand knot.

Step 5.

Now moisten the knot and gently tighten it down.

Step 6.

Pull the lead clip down over the swivel until you hear it click into the clip.

Step 7.

Now clip your lead/feeder on and slide the tail rubber over the lead clip so the angled edge sits the right way on the clip.

All you need to do now is tie on your rig and your ready to cast out. But before doing so make sure the clip is working correctly and the lead will discharge easily. You are now fishing a carp safe set up.

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Dave

The  MCF Dumper Lead Clip  is a very clever and innovative lead clip that is guaranteed to drop the lead in the event of a fish snagging or weeding you up. The tapered sleeves incorporated in this lead clip system help to minimise tangles. This Carp Catchers Blog will show you step by step how to set it up.

These can be set-up with any form of leader or tubing but for the purpose of this demonstration I used a ready spliced leadcore leader.

Step 1.

Using a bait needle thread the small rubber sleeve onto your leader or tubing.

Step 2.

Now you need to pass your spliced leader loop through the metal loop on the lead clip. Or tie on your mainline with your rig tubing already threaded on (Miss steps 3 and 4).

Step 3.

Then pass the lead clip through the loop in the end of your leader.

Step 4.

Pull the leader to secure the loop around the metal loop.

Step 5.

Push the small rubber sleeve over the metal loop.

Step 6.

Now push a baiting needle through the longer sleeve from next to the metal hook out of the tapered end and latch the baiting needle onto your choosen rig.

Step 7.

Once you’ve pulled your hooklink through loop it over the metal hook.

Step 8.

To finish the setup pull the hooklink tight and clip on a lead.

The lead should not eject on a normal force cast, however if a distance cast is required I would suggest securing the lead in place with PVA tape.

If you are using rig tubing then adapt the instructions accordingly.

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Dave

For those of you carp fishing particularly weedy waters this year dropping your lead is probably a very high priority. Regular customer Ian Smith showed me a weed lead clip system by Nash designed to drop the lead with even less effort than most regular lead clip systems. I always cut down my lead clips when fishing in weed but these lead clips mean you don’t need to. The Nash Weed Safety Bolt Bead  used in conjunction with the  Nash Weed Safety Tail Rubbers  are basically a smaller version of the regular lead clip system which requires less force to discharge the lead and are ideal for fishing in weed. Recently Ian has landed a lot of carp using this clip system and it is without a doubt a factor that has helped him land more fish.

A 25lb 14oz mirror caught fishing in weed.

Give the Nash Weed Safety Bolt Bead and Tail Rubbers a thought next time you’re tackling a weedy water.

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Dave

Hi, I haven’t written a blog before, but whilst we were fishing a few weeks ago, an article John showed me struck a chord and I thought I would share it with you.

We all know how important it is to take care of the fish we catch, having a decent size unhooking mat and treating any wounds with the Korda Carp Care Kit , but it is also important to take care of ourselves and our dogs (if they are fishing companions).

The article was about Leptospirosis or Weils Disease which is carried by 15 – 30% of rats.  The bacteria is excreted in the rats urine and can be passed onto humans and dogs when they come into contact with contaminated areas.  In the case of fishing – lakes, rivers and canals.

To protect yourselves you should cover any cuts with waterproof plasters, don’t leave food and cooking utensils out or uncovered.  If you do get symptons, which are fever, chills, headaches, muscle ache, vomiting or diarrhoea, you should contact a doctor immediately.  Weils disease can be fatal if not treated early.  Dogs can also be carriers and also contract the infection, so you need to make sure that they have been inoculated.

On a happier note, its been lovely and sunny, but don’t get sunburnt use your suncream and stay in the shade when possible.

Be safe and catch lots

Angela

 This Carp Catchers Blog is for those of you who use lead clips. New out are the ESP Adjustable Lead Clips  they come in three camo flecked colours and can be used in most carp fishing situations. For more information or to purchase follow the above link.

Best fishes,

John

A lot of anglers prefer to use inline leads for most of their fishing but certain fishing situations dictate that it isn’t possible to use them due to excess weed growth which means a setup which releases the lead on the take is needed, well here’s how to set up an inline lead that will drop off on the take. The rig components used in this demonstration were a Korda flat pear inline lead, a  Korda Safe Zone Kamo Leader  and  Korda Safe Zone Tail Rubbers .

Step 1.

Using a good set of pliers remove the eye of the swivel furthest from the leader.

Leaving just the swivel barrel and the eye attached to the Korda Safe Zone leader loop, I know in past demonstrations of this setup by others the whole swivel have been left but Ive found it takes a lot less to discharge the lead this way especially with slower takes.

Step 2.

Now slide a tail rubber up the leader.

Step 3.

Using the pliers again trim a small length of the plastic insert from the inline lead, making it even easier to drop the lead.

Step 3.

Now attach a  Korda Stick Clip  to the eye of the swivel.

Step 4.

Then push the swivel into the bottom of the lead, making sure it goes in barrel first. It will just about sit comfortably in the insert.

Step 5.

Now slide the tail rubber onto the trimmed down plastic insert and pull it tight making sure it holds the swivel in place.

The finished setup should look like this and should discharge the lead on the take making it easier and safer when fishing for big carp in weedy waters.

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Dave

I don’t want to sound preachy, but I’d like to have a word about carp care. All you carp anglers out there should have a decent unhooking mat suitable for the size of carp you’re fishing for, but how many of you have something to treat the hookhold or any wounds your prize might have. We have a certain duty of care to the fish we catch, so we should all carry something to treat any wounds or ulcers they may have. The Korda Carp Care Kit is an excellent product which fulfills this need. The kit which was designed by the lads at Thinking Anglers has two different bottles of treatment and treatment applicators all in a handy, compact case. The two treatment bottles have different uses, one is for any mouth damage and the other is for any wounds or sores on the body. The Korda Carp Care Kit offers our quarry the best possible chance of a speedy recovery. So please if you haven’t already got one or something like it, invest in the future of your sport and get one. 

Best fishes,

John