Carp Fishing Tackle and Rig Components » Anti-Tangle Tubing and Leaders

UnderCarp - Complete Carp Rig Set with Leadcore and Buffer Bead

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

PB Sinking Rig Tube
Anti-Tangle Sleeves

Carprus Ringed Leader
End Tackle with Ring

Korda Dark Matter Kamo Leader Ring Swivel
Anti-Tangle Rig with Swivel

Korda Dark Matter Swivel Leader
Anti-Tangle Rig with Swivel

Delphin THE END Lead Clips With Silicone Tubes
Ready rig with an anti-tangle tube and a safety clip

Delphin THE END Leadcore Pin Clip
Ready-made leadcore leaders with safety clip

UnderCarp Fluorocarbon Leader 45 lb

Delphin THE END Leadcore Swivel Rig
Ready leader with swivel

Korda Dark Matter Leader Helikopter Chod Rig
Chod Helicopter Anti-Tangle Rig Set

Korda Kable Leadcore Leader Ring Swivel 50cm
Ready-to-use Korda Kable Leadcore, 50cm in length with a swivel ring

Delphin THE END FLRcarbon Leader
Ready fluorocarbon leader

Delphin THE END Aramid Leader
Ready leader with aramid fiber core

Nash Clin-On Tungsten Tubing
Weighted Anti-Tangle Sleeve

Gardner Covert C-Thru Sinking Rig Tube 3x 2m
Sinking Anti-Tangle Tubing in Semi-Transparent Coloring

Gardner Covert Fused Loop Leader
Ready-made Leader

Fox EDGES Naturals Leadcore Leaders 50lb
Ready-made leader with leadcore, swivel with quick-change clip, and Naturals series sleeve.

Gardner Camflex Leadfree Spliced Leader
Ready-made Leader

Carprus Gizmo Speed Leader
End Tackle with Swivel

Korda COG Booms Flat Lead System
COG System

Carprus Snag Clip System Silt
Safe Clip Black End Tackle Set

Trakker Tungsten Tubing
Anti-tangle sleeve with tungsten additive

Fox EDGES Naturals Submerge Leaders
Ready-to-use leader with swivel, quick-release connector and Naturals series sleeve

Korda COG Booms Distance Lead System
COG System

Carp Spirit Anti-Tangle Lead Clip Rigs
Anti-Tangle Rig Tube Set with Safety Clip

Fox EDGES Naturals Submerge Heli Rigs
Ready-Made Coreless Helicopter Leaders - Naturals Series

Korda Solidz PVA Leaders

PB Hit & Run X-Safe Leadclip Mainline Only Pack
Complete set of components for rig assembly

Korda Kable Leadcore Leader QC Swivel 50cm
Ready-to-use Korda Kable leadcore, 50cm long with a swivel and a quick connector.

Korda Dark Matter Nano Tubing
Heavy Anti-Tangle Tubing

PB Silk Ray Ready Made Leader
Coreless Leader

Carp Spirit Tungsten Tube
Tungsten-Added Anti-Tangle Tube

Carp Spirit Gravity Leadcore Leader with Metallic Lead Clip
Ready-Made Leader with Safety Clip

Fox EDGES Naturals Leadcore Heli Rig Leader 50lb
Ready-to-use Helicopter Leader with Naturals Series Leadcore

Gardner Fleck Tungsten Tubing
Weighted anti-tangle tubing
Strategy Pole Position CS Leadclip Leader
Ready-to-Use Rig with Coreless Leader and Safety Clip

Korda Dark Matter Tungsten Tubing
Ultra Heavy Anti-Tangle Tubing

Korda Leadcore Leader Ring Swivel
Ready-Made Leadcore Rigs with Swivel

Korda Dark Matter Leader QC Hybrid Clip
Anti-Tangle Rig Set with Safety Clip

Korda Dark Matter Hybrid Lead Clip Leader
Anti-Tangle Rig Set with Safety Clip
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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.