Carp Fishing Tackle and Rig Components » Anti-Tangle Tubing and Leaders
UnderCarp - Leadcore with Universal Clip 45 lbs
UnderCarp Leadcore - With Double Loops
Ready-made leadcore with loops on both ends
UnderCarp - Leadcore with Quick Change Swivel 45 lbs
Leadcore with Universal Clip
UnderCarp - With Double Loops
Ready-made leadcore with loops on both ends
UnderCarp - With Double Loops
Ready-made leadcore with loops on both ends
UnderCarp - With Double Loops
Ready-made leadcore with loops on both ends
UnderCarp - Complete Carp Chod Rig Set with 45 lbs Leadcore
UnderCarp - Ready carp rig with 45lb leadcore and strong clip
UnderCarp - Complete Carp Rig Set with Leadcore and Buffer Bead
Delphin sCAMO Anti Tangle Grazz Cut
Anti-tangle sleeve in camouflage color
Delphin THE END Lead Clips With Silicone Tubes
Ready rig with an anti-tangle tube and a safety clip
Delphin THE END Aramid Leader
Ready leader with aramid fiber core
Gardner Camflex Leadcore Spliced Leader
Ready-Made Leader Made from Leadcore
Avid Carp Outline Flecktone Sinking Rig Tube
Sinking anti-tangle sleeve in Flecktone camouflage color scheme
Delphin THE END Leadcore Swivel Rig
Ready leader with swivel
PB Sinking Rig Tube
Anti-Tangle Sleeves
Korda Sinking Rig Tube
Anti-Tangle Sinking Tubing
Delphin THE END FLRcarbon Leader
Ready fluorocarbon leader
UnderCarp Fluorocarbon Leader 45 lb
Gardner Covert C-Thru Sinking Rig Tube 3x 2m
Sinking Anti-Tangle Tubing in Semi-Transparent Coloring
Gardner Fleck Tungsten Tubing
Weighted anti-tangle tubing
Trakker Leadcore Leader 3 Pack (75cm)
Ready leader made from leadcore
Korda Dark Matter Leader QC Swivel 30lb (30cm)
Korda Dark Matter QC Swivel Leader 30 cm – Leader with Quick Change Swivel for Inline Rigs
Fox Edges Leadcore Leaders with Kwik Change Kit
Ready-Made Leadcore Rigs with Swivel
Avid Carp Outline Ring Swivel Bag Stem Tubing Kit
Avid Carp Outline Ring Swivel Bag Stem with Anti-Tangle Tube – Set of 3 pcs
Gardner Camflex Leadfree Spliced Leader
Ready-made Leader
Trakker Leadfree Leader 3 Pack (75cm)
Ready leader made from coreless material
Gardner Covert Fused Loop Leader
Ready-made Leader
Carprus Snag Clip System Silt
Safe Clip Black End Tackle Set
Korda Dark Matter Swivel Leader
Anti-Tangle Rig with Swivel
PB Hit & Run X-Safe Leadclip Mainline Only Pack
Complete set of components for rig assembly
Korda COG Booms Distance Lead System
COG System
One More Cast Blend Corefree Double Over Hinge Redesmere - Barbed
Complete carp fishing kit with leader and rig
One More Cast Blend Tubing Fluoro D-Rig Horseshoe - Barbless
Complete carp fishing set with leader and rig
Avid Carp Outline Tungsten Rig Tube
Anti-tangle tube with tungsten additive and Flecktone camouflage
Carprus Gizmo Speed Leader
End Tackle with Swivel
Carp Spirit Anti-Tangle Lead Clip Rigs
Anti-Tangle Rig Tube Set with Safety Clip
Korda Basix Lead Clip Action Pack
Complete Set for Building Terminal Tackle with Clip
Fox EDGES KWik Change Bag Stems & Sleeves
PVA Bag Rig System
Fox EDGES Naturals Tungsten Rig Tubing (2m)
Weighted Anti-Tangle Tubing from the Naturals Series
Fox EDGES Naturals Kwik Change Lead Clip Tubing Rigs
Ready-Made Rigs with Anti-Tangle Sleeve, Safety Clip, and Naturals Series Quick Connect
Delphin THE END Leadcore Heli
Delphin THE END Leadcore HELI – ready-made helicopter rigs
Korda Dark Matter Kamo Leader Ring Swivel
Anti-Tangle Rig with Swivel
Fox EDGES Camo Leadcore Leaders 50lb
Fox EDGES Camo Leadcore Leaders 50lb – ready-made Camo Leadcore 75 cm
Fox EDGES Naturals Leadcore Leaders 50lb
Fox EDGES Naturals Leadcore Power Grip Lead Clip Leaders 50lb – ready-made leadcores with Kwik swive
Fox Edges Tuff Tungsten Tubing (2m)
Hard anti-tangle sleeve with tungsten additive
Korda COG Booms Flat Lead System
COG System
Korda COG Boom QC Flat Pear
Korda COG Boom QC Flat Pear – leadcore boom QC for COG Flat Pear weights
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A leader is the terminal section of a carp rig that connects the hooklink to the mainline. The purpose of a leader is to protect the terminal section of the rig from abrasions or other damage during the fight with the fish, as well as to prevent tangling. The leader also serves as a safeguard for the fish's body, which during strong runs or jerks could easily be injured by the thin, unprotected mainline.
Currently, the market offers leaders made of various materials. The most popular are those made of leadcore material, which is a lead-weighted section of a braid. Carp anglers also often choose transparent leaders made of heavy fluorocarbon coated with a special layer that camouflages well in clear water.
Anti-Tangle Sleeves - an alternative to leaders?
Next to fluorocarbon and leadcore leaders, anti-tangle sleeves are also very popular among carp anglers. They are most commonly made of a semi-transparent or solid color material, which properly camouflages them against the bottom. The sleeve allows the mainline to be threaded through its center, creating protection for the terminal section and the fish being played, as well as preventing tangling of the rig - just like with leaders. Very popular on the market are anti-tangle sleeves weighted with a tungsten mix, which ensures an excellent adherence of the terminal section to the bottom.
Both solutions have their supporters and opponents. An anti-tangle sleeve will better protect the fish's body from injury, which is why it is required by many fisheries' regulations. Unfortunately, it may not be up to the task in waters with a lot of sharp mussels or stones - there, a leadcore or fluorocarbon leader would definitely be more effective.
Check out our extensive selection of lines and braids as well.
