Breakaway impact leads

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Breakaway impact leads

#1 Post by shortcircuit »

Was out for a stroll on saturday on a local beach and what did I stumble across but a big lump with a breakaway impact lead stuck in it. As there was no one fishing the beach that day I reckoned someone must have lost it a few days ago. Was in perfect condition.

I've never used one of these before, was just wondering what people thought of them- is the bait clip and release system as good as the alternatives i.e. impact shields etc?
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Re: Breakaway impact leads

#2 Post by samo »

there the only weights i use now except if im scratching. great for pulley rigs and clipped down traces. no need to use an impact sheild with them.
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Be wary of using found weights as the saltwater can weaken the metal body leading to disaster .
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Re: Breakaway impact leads

#4 Post by shortcircuit »

Preston wrote:Be wary of using found weights as the saltwater can weaken the metal body leading to disaster .
Cheers Preston, it looked in very good order, like new. I checked the action of the impact cone too and it was working well.
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#5 Post by croppyboy »

best leads around
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#6 Post by ste c »

very good leads them and namix
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#7 Post by fishmad »

best gripper lead around mighty cast with them!

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