Fox Captive Back Leads
Normal back leads are ok in the right situation but sometimes you do not want one left on the line while you play a fish, and what if the margins are thick weed? The captives can even be fished off the bottom to avoid weed and detach instantly when you receive a bite.
The unique gate system used in the clip ensures that any forward movement will trigger the gate and release the line but there is enough resistance when sliding them on to keep the gate firmly closed. I now use them for ninety percent of my angling situations and I usually fish them directly under the rod tip to keep the line clear from marauding swans and geese.
You can fish a standard back lead further down the line if needed and still use the captive near the tip, getting the best of both worlds. Unlike standard back leads the captives are attached to a length of cord so once you have bought a set they should last you indefinitely. By fishing them on a tight cord from the bank stick you can keep them clear of the bottom, if need be, to avoid bottom debris, weed and snags etc, or slide them out on a long cord and fish them as a normal back lead.
For Quattro Pod owners a special Captive Back Lead bar is available that clips onto the front two legs. The bar has three split rings at fixed intervals along it, each featuring a stainless steel clip to allow the winder from the ‘Captive Back Lead’ system to be attached. All in all an ingenious little piece of kit!
By Dave Lane
available in 35g or 56g
Fox Captive Back Leads
