No, i never use lead as it is toxic to fish, birds and wildlife etc..and technically banned in small sizes like lead split shot. I use Kryston tungsten putty or similar to mould around the shanks and then seal it with shrink tube. It is a bit more expensive, by you can keep recycling it and reuse it.
Always lovely to listen to you talk so enthusiastically about fishing.
I really enjoyed watching that. Thanks for posting it Ray. :-)
Great Stuff
What brand of braid do you favour Ray?
Spiderwire ultracast as the mainline.
Where abouts on the wey did you fish ray. That's my stomping ground although doesnt seem to be many barbel anymore
Still do any fishing or guiding Ray? or do you just walk the rivers nowadays.
Not much...just have a walkies..
Is lead wire any good for the hooks ray
No, i never use lead as it is toxic to fish, birds and wildlife etc..and technically banned in small sizes like lead split shot. I use Kryston tungsten putty or similar to mould around the shanks and then seal it with shrink tube. It is a bit more expensive, by you can keep recycling it and reuse it.
Keith using 8ib mainline and 10ib hook length. Not ideal