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55s
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55s
   Old Thread  #10 25 Sept 2024 at 3.41pm  0  Login    Register
1-5 to 2oz is perfect for me and all I ever use. Even with small bags you easy get to 3-3.5oz and as my waters have leader bans, these are fine casting straight through and I can put them further and more accurate than a baited rig.
Belch
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Belch
   Old Thread  #9 25 Sept 2024 at 11.59am  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #8
Depends on the size of the bag and the density of the fill! . . .do agree that the lighter the lead the greater the chance of it landing 'upside down / back on itself' which is not ideal . . .do prefer to have a heavier lead on one side of the bag so it always lands lead down and with the hookbait on the opposite side (so it acts like a method feeder)
JamieNow
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JamieNow
   Old Thread  #8 24 Sept 2024 at 9.30pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #7
make sure you pack them tight & pierce it properly

1.5 oz of lead isn't much to sink a bag with any air inside it.
SnapSh0ts
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SnapSh0ts
   Old Thread  #7 24 Sept 2024 at 8.50am  0  Login    Register
thank you for all the advice.

I will be giving the 1.5's a go tomorrow with KD rigs so i'll see how it goes
finbob
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finbob
   Old Thread  #6 24 Sept 2024 at 8.10am  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #1
Depends on distance and make up of lake.

If you can balance a 1oz lead to descend correctly in a solid bag to not bury in silt its a right edge.

If i was casting a distance on a gravel type pit its 3-4oz leads all the time for control of distance, accuracy, descent etc.
Canalcarper71
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Canalcarper71
   Old Thread  #5 23 Sept 2024 at 6.53pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #2
I use 2oz inline in bags with no issues regarding casting,so 1.5 plus the amount of items you put in your bag would be more than ok
Belch
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Belch
   Old Thread  #4 23 Sept 2024 at 3.13pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #1
All depends on range and the gear your using / your casting ability etc. I prefer 4-6oz inline pear leads on a drop off set up in a solid bag, but then I'm either placing in the margin or using a baitboat at range so weight and bag bulk is not an issue . . ..have used 1.5oz inlines for 'casting only' bags at medium range in the past and used these pre-tied on Gemini stems pretty much exclusively. . .
MiniWelsh
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MiniWelsh
   Old Thread  #3 23 Sept 2024 at 2.57pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #1
Too light for what? I vary regularly between using 1.5oz and 4oz depending in the situation I am facing (granted this is general fishing and not in bags) so depends on how you use them. A heavier lead will help the initial hook set, but if you use a tight clutch I don't think it makes much difference, I tend to go up a lead for distance and use smaller leads if fishing close in to minimise disturbance, which is irrelevant if using a bag. Long winded way of saying I think you'll be fine
OatcakeFred
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OatcakeFred
   Old Thread  #2 23 Sept 2024 at 12.20pm  0  Login    Register
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On the rare occasion that I use solid bags, I have used 2oz and they've been OK. Think you should be OK with 1.5oz.
SnapSh0ts
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SnapSh0ts
   Old Thread  #1 23 Sept 2024 at 10.41am  0  Login    Register
Good Morning all,

I am wanting to prepare a load of solid bags before my next session on wednesday, i have quite a few 1.5oz inline pairs that im thinking on giving a go.

Are these too light? they will be paired with a KD Rig.

Whats the lightest people use on the forum?

Thanks,
SnapSh0ts
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