The Traditional Fisherman's Forum

BendSomeCane wrote: ↑Tue Aug 03, 2021 6:56 pm There’s been many alternatives to good old fashioned lead and I haven’t found one that superior

Bendsomecane

I agree. Stones lack the density of lead and make a bigger splash but, if you backwind your bait down under the rod tip to try and catch a wily old barbel, stone can be superior to lead.

One of the main issues is because of their odd shapes they don't always fly true on a long cast... I have seen them fully drilled as inline weights too... I concur with Dave... close in they are very good but less so at range...
Despite their sustainability, I have so many leads I shall continue to use them, as I doubt I'll ever use up my stock of leads in what is left of my lifetime...

Aitch wrote: ↑Wed Aug 04, 2021 9:10 am
Despite their sustainability, I have so many leads I shall continue to use them, as I doubt I'll ever use up my stock of leads in what is left of my lifetime...

I once thought that about rods, reels, floats......

Hadn't noticed this thread before, try this link to the Hand Made Fisherman on Youtube,


JW

Thanks for that I will have a go at making some.

Penninelad wrote: ↑Thu Aug 05, 2021 2:16 pm Thanks for that I will have a go at making some.

Look after your carer please your grace … throw me a few morsels please



Bendsomecane

check with your friendly dentist - he might just drill some out with an old drill - mine did about 10 for me some years ago but has retired since.