Types of fishing lead and how to use it effectively

Lead Ball (Split Shot): is a small round lead ball like a ball with an opening on one side, an open slot for clamping on the wire, a type designed like a wing at the back like a clamp to easily remove the lead and reuse. Sizes range from 1/64 – 1 oz. Split Shot lead is easy to attach, easy to adjust. The Lead Ball moves up and down easily, used in live bait and lure fishing. Use in freshwater fishing and clamp it firmly on the hook when used with a fine line to allow the lure to float and to control the floating speed. of bait along the water current.

Spit Shot Fishing Tag: This is the basic type of fishing rod. The special thing is that there is no need to re-tie the Knot buttons to change the position of the fishing lead on the day

Bullet lead (bullet: Lead is shaped like a bullet or has a conical shape like egg lead, it slides along the wire through a small radial hole, when attached to the wire, the sharp tip of the lead points towards the top of the rod, the cone shape helps. Lead slides easily through moss, this type of lead can be used with live bait, replacing glide lead, but the main application of bullet lead is used for fishing with Texas, Caroline. Sizes from 1/8 – ½ oz Lead weights from 1/8 oz – 1 oz..

Carolina Card with Bullet Lead: This type of card is very popular and effective in Bass fishing. Can be used with any soft plastic bait.

Rubber Core: The shape is elongated, it has a black rubber piece in the middle of the clamp groove, sometimes it is round, the rubber piece has 2 small ears at the 2 ends to twist when clamping the wire. Remain in place and turn upside down to remove the lead from the line. This lead is handy because it can be attached or removed quickly without scratching the line, it comes in different sizes, very popular when using bait. live or add to the gill line to help the bait sink deeper in the water. Sizes from 1/16 – 1 ½ oz. Use this lead when extra weight is needed.

Bead Chain: Great for trolling with light lures. Use with "Lead core" strings.

Bank lead has a teardrop shape and has 6 flat edges instead of being round, has no metal eyelets attached to the ends but is instead molded with a hole to tie the wire, has a flat edge to prevent lead from rolling Round when encountering flowing water, tapered head to avoid entanglement in rocks. Sizes from 1/8 - 20oz. Lead weight from 1oz - 6oz, square edge design helps to keep the bait in the desired place.

Bell: Lead shaped like a teardrop or bell is usually attached with metal eyelets, rings are usually made of brass or plastic, and plastic eyelets are shaped like hooks so that anglers can quickly remove and attach without difficulty. need to knot.Sizes from 1/8 – 2 oz. This is the most common and favorite lead of anglers, round shape, minimizes entanglement, easy to throw against the wind, anglers on the boat often use it with three eyelets as a hook, this type of fishing line is built. allows the lure to go deep into the water without any additional tools and allows the lead to glide to the bottom while dribbling while the lure is dragged overhead.

Three Way fishing rod with casting lead: This type of card got its name because of the main swing eyelet (swivel) used on the card. This type is also recognized as the "killer" card on the river.

Lead Diss: Used when fishing in fast flowing water but the terrain has a flat bottom such as the foot of the bridge, the bottom has piles… Lead weight is from 1/2 oz – 4 oz.

Egg lead (egg): Egg-shaped lead used for fishing with live bait, it is still the most preferred type of lead by anglers, its design is less entangled, rolls easily on the bottom, the lead can slide along the line. within the desired distance, usually blocked by a lead ball clamped at both ends. Sizes from 1/8 - 11 oz. This lead is used to make many cards. Weight from 1/8 oz – 1 oz.

Block triangle or pyramid: A type of lead with a ring attached at the bottom, when tied, the lead will reverse the top of the head, often used in places where the flow of water is strong, the design shape helps it sinks very quickly and the angle does not cause lead to be pushed to the bottom by fast flowing water. When used in water where the bottom is mud or sand, the lead will bury itself in the soft bottom layer. This type is ideal for fishing in fast-moving, strong-wave areas with mud and sand bottoms. Lead weights 1 oz – 8 oz.

Walking Lead: The bottom guide comes in many different shapes, the most common being a bit rectangular and rounded on the outer edge, sometimes flat, with eyelets at the top, and a larger bottom at the bottom. At the top, slightly curved, the weight of the lead will be directed to the bottom edge, the weight of the lead is evenly distributed according to the rounded edge of the edge and the curved direction of the shape so it glides easily over rocks and gravel, minimizing entanglement so many. The flat outer edge to prevent bottom rolling in strong currents is often used to dribble with live bait close to the bottom. The advantage of this lead is that it makes the fish invisible to the bait. Sizes from 1/8 - 4 oz. Lead weight 1/8 oz – 1 1/2 oz.

Sliding Sinker Bottom Rod with Walking Lead: This is the most popular in live bait fishing.

Lead Hatteras: Lead is shaped like a bomb, sticking to the bottom of the mud, sand is easier than triangular lead, but it is inconvenient because it will bring a lot of moss when collected.

Lead tube (tube): Used to pierce the line, very suitable for fishing with plant bait, can be cut as short as you want to use.

Wire: Like pipe lead, can be used in many situations including when used with lures, or wrapped in fishing hooks.

Lead Hillman: Lead used for baiting spoons when entering deep and flowing water, to avoid twisting or tangling the wire, because the wire is tied in the steel stem. Bottle lead: This is a handy lead that can be replaced with different lead weights rapidly by pulling the lead out of the plastic tube and replacing it with another heavy or light lead.

Hexagonal lead (hexagone): Designed to keep the bait at the bottom from being swept away by the water current, easily sinking into the mud or sand bottom.

Half moon lead: Lead used for lures to prevent twisting, because of its easy-gliding shape and long throw.

Half moon lead: Lead used for lures to prevent twisting, because of its easy-gliding shape and long throw.

Three-notched lead: Special lead used for copying, has a flat surface and three notched edges to avoid entanglement.

Satellite lead (breakaway): This lead is used for fishing where the water is strong and the bottom is sandy, the lead body has 4 steel rods attached to it to plug into the sand to prevent being washed away by the water current, sometimes with plastic wings attached to the tail for easily recovers lead in areas that are prone to entanglement. Sizes from 1 to 8 oz.

Lead (soutenir): Lead with 4 very long steel poles to plug deep into the sand in strong flowing water, quickly retracted, less entangled.

Floating lead: A type of lead attached to the float used for long throws, no need to add another lead to the line, no need to adjust the float high or low, there is a float lead used in combination with anti-bottom bait.

Banana lead (bananas): Commonly used for gill fishing by boat, can also be used for fishing in shore, port, can be cast far, keep the bait close to the bottom when the sea is rough. Sizes from 1 to 6 oz.

Cannon ball: Specialized to pull the bait to run close to the bottom or to the desired depth. Sizes from ½ - 48 oz (about 3 lbs).

Drop shot lead: This lead usually comes in two round and cylindrical shapes, each designed to be suitable for each case, the main difference between this lead and other types of lead is the hook for quick removal for adjustment. Adjust or mount it near or far from the bait. The cylindrical type is better to use than the round shape because of its small diameter to prevent entanglement or the circular model is used in areas with a lot of sand or mud to avoid dust. Sizes are from 1/8 - 5/8oz. 3