Bristol channel.

[Wolf]

7oz to 8oz leads, that's not fishing, that's shot putting, might as well throw an anchor out...

Ian.

Thats wot I was thinking

 

[Si-fly]

Big leads are just a tool to get the job done.....with the right rods, they aren't too bad.
If i go to wales, its normally a 7oz im using, and thats probably on the light side for some marks.
Match your tackle to the conditions.

 

[wingnut55]

Big leads are just a tool to get the job done.....with the right rods, they aren't too bad.
If i go to wales, its normally a 7oz im using, and thats probably on the light side for some marks.
Match your tackle to the conditions.

Well it's a good job I don't need to use so much lead around here Si, would take all the fun out of fishing. But each to their own, and like you said, if you fish big fast tides and rough marks you need big leads, just not for me.

Ian.

 

[Si-fly]

Well it's a good job I don't need to use so much lead around here Si, would take all the fun out of fishing. But each to their own, and like you said, if you fish big fast tides and rough marks you need big leads, just not for me.

Ian.

Big rods, big leads aren't as much fun, unless you're a big lad i guess, but id rather be catching than blanking

A more powerful rod will cast a 7oz easily enough ....if needing an overhead thump, actually better than a lighter lead.

As always practice makes it easier.... generally start the cast slower with a bigger lead, is i believe the advice generally given.