Natural Stone Legers

[Dave Burr]

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.

[Aitch]

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...

[Dave Burr]

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......

[JW1]

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


JW

[Penninelad]

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

[BendSomeCane]

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

[Barbelseeker]

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.