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#60908 - 28/06/01 10:03 PM Flying back-leads?
Paul Selman Offline

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I field-tested these for Fox some years ago (before they were released) and my field test conclusions were that I only considered them of use in weed-free conditions, and really one could achieve the same objectives with standard back-leads anyway.
I have not used them since.

What are members experiences - good or bad -with them?


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#60909 - 28/06/01 11:15 PM Re: Flying back-leads?
Neil Vingoe Offline
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Registered: 07/05/01
Posts: 46
Loc: Plymouth
Ive been using them on my last few sessions. I agree that they do the same job as a standard back lead, but i find them marginally more convenient, (as they're already threaded onto the line). Also when you cnnect with a fish, you get a more direct contact, as the smaller size lead isn't as cumbersome.

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#60910 - 29/06/01 02:28 PM Re: Flying back-leads?
Mr Backers Offline
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Registered: 05/06/01
Posts: 121
Loc: Berkshire
I make my own, utilising a tulip bead wrapped in heavey metal. I agree with Mr Selman that their uses are limited in weed type scenarios. If weed is present I use a power gum stop knot three foot up the line from the lead core leader, if the fish does get snagged the stop knot just slides up the line no problem.

I just like being assured that the terminal tackle is on the deck, flying back leads are definately the way forward.


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#60911 - 29/06/01 03:40 PM Re: Flying back-leads?
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You need to be very careful with these, a mate really liked them and used them all the time, until he started getting cut offs. Essentially the flying backleads were a tiny bit sharp and therefore slowly chaffed the line. I think they are made of a hardish metal as opposed to lead, which is obviously softer but legally can't be used in those sizes.

Rob.


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#60912 - 29/06/01 04:18 PM Re: Flying back-leads?
TOM_D Offline
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Registered: 23/04/01
Posts: 425
Loc: Good ol' Devon
i used them but they clutered about to much on the rods in transit so i stopped using them. this too was around the same time that i started to fish a weedy water.

in my opinion normal backleads are far superior as they pin the line down more and also alow line through more easily or better bite indication.

squiz


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#60913 - 03/07/01 10:49 AM Re: Flying back-leads?
karpking Offline
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Registered: 28/05/01
Posts: 48
Loc: Watford
i use the gardener flying backleads (only because our tackle shop doesnt do any others!) They are not the best as they could be a better shape to "fly" up the line. But they work. I think they act as a long leader. thats is the only reason i use them!

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#60914 - 04/07/01 07:45 AM Re: Flying back-leads?
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I use flying back leads a lot. I used to buy very small leads with a 1mm hole through them from my local pet/fishing shop they were the only place I could get them from. I now use 'worm weights' which I got from the States. They are tiny bullet shaped leads. I use them because I am sure I get better results by ensuring the last few metres are tight to the bottom.

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