Homemade lead options

blanchie14c · #1 12-13-2011, 01:32 PM

I have made leads in the past, both sea lead and coarse fishing bombs so experienced with the process but I'm looking at buying a mould for making my beach leads and wonder what folks here use - Gemini or Breakaway or another?
What leads do you use and why? Which mould would offer the best all round saving? I like the Gemini mould as the one mould makes different sizes and the cones/wires etc are cheap enough on fleabay...

MRG2000 · #2 12-13-2011, 02:30 PM

I have Gemini normal and splashdown moulds ,make multiple sizes with 1 mould ,with the kits works out at 90p a lead,very reasonable. The moulds are excellent quality ,and by using the gemini mould clamp ,easy to knock out several dozen in half an hour......

Bluesbro · #3 12-13-2011, 03:05 PM

I have always wanted to make a some leads but am unsure how you go about doing it? Where do you get the lead from to make them? Scrappy? I not sure if you are allowed to use real lead anymore because of health and safety issues?

Chopper · #4 12-13-2011, 03:41 PM

Did use Gemini but now use Namix, find them more compact. The moulds are a bit pricey though but works out alot cheaper than the Gemini to make.

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Originally Posted by Bluesbro

I have always wanted to make a some leads but am unsure how you go about doing it? Where do you get the lead from to make them? Scrappy? I not sure if you are allowed to use real lead anymore because of health and safety issues?

Yes you can use "real" lead, just ensure your making them in a well ventilated area.
Also helps if your mates a roofer.

scottish_and_mental · #5 12-14-2011, 10:52 AM

I might just do a tutorial on this next batch .

PikeHunter · #6 01-17-2012, 02:37 PM

I am also looking to try and make my own leads. I have found this one which looks pretty good as you get 2oz, 2.5oz, 3oz & 4oz which is exactly what I want! Didn't expect them to be so expensive though! Jeez

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1206038349...ht_2770wt_1069

Bluesbro · #7 01-17-2012, 04:01 PM

I been looking into this and have herd that Namix is a good set to use??

Gonna get myself a kit and have a crack at this soon

MRG2000 · #8 01-17-2012, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluesbro

I been looking into this and have herd that Namix is a good set to use??

Gonna get myself a kit and have a crack at this soon

Namix are great leads , i know the guy who owns the company , if you hang back there is a new version coming ouit soon ,with built in bait clip...

scottish_and_mental · #9 01-17-2012, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by PikeHunter

I am also looking to try and make my own leads. I have found this one which looks pretty good as you get 2oz, 2.5oz, 3oz & 4oz which is exactly what I want! Didn't expect them to be so expensive though! Jeez

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1206038349...ht_2770wt_1069

not sure on the postage to you mate, but i got shitloads of leads that size here .. you can have them if you wanna look into the postage

lazy hooker · #10 01-17-2012, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MRG2000

Namix are great leads , i know the guy who owns the company , if you hang back there is a new version coming ouit soon ,with built in bait clip...

tell jason to pull his finger out of his arris will you.

i'm after the 5oz and 6oz with built in imp bait clip.....mates rates of course

....or i'll set pontins on him!!

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