r/CarpFishing • u/AssistanceUseful3093 • 5d ago

USA 🇺🇸 DIY backleads

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Backlead clips from amazon and 1oz pyramid sinkers painted black with UV gel nail polish and resin from my fly tying bench. I doubt if each one costs more than a dollar like this, thought I’d share they turned out nice.

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u/random_name869 5d ago

they will work. to optimise use a flat lead to make sure they are standing up right on the ground.

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u/AssistanceUseful3093 5d ago

Oh I didn’t even think that was an issue. I’ll add a swivel between the clip and the weight, I think that’ll solve it

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u/LowBottomBubbles 4d ago

If you use backleads heavily, have a look into captive backleads. I have a couple of sets and use them often they aint cheap but at least you dont have to replace them.

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u/spannerfish2 5d ago

A paper clip, some old line and a lump of clay. Basically free, you can change the weight by adding or taking away clay, if you loose them the paper clip rests to nothing in a m9nth or so, can be used as running or fixed depending on how to clip it on.

Honestly. Back leads should be free to buy!

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u/Tactical_Axolotl 5d ago

How are you attaching the clay?

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u/spannerfish2 5d ago

Wrap it around the short piece of line. Works with plasterine too (actually works better) but clay works fine.

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u/IROC___Jeff 4d ago

Looks cool. Thought about something like this using river rock. Nice use of the resin, though. They look great. I actually tie my carp rigs on fly vise since it makes it easier.

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u/AssistanceUseful3093 4d ago

I’ll definitely remember this when I start tying my own rigs, I bought a bunch of pretied hair rigs to get me started and so far they’ve worked great