why use leaders

[Fish_08]

i see a few of the more expierenced carp anglers at my lake using leaders and just wondered basically what they do and whether u think they are better than rig tubing? and if u recommend them, what brand leader or tubing do u think is best?

[Tom]

I personally use leadcore leaders, make my own using kryston score. I feel the advantage of a leader over the tubing is that the leader isnt quite as rigid as the tubing so it may follow the profile of teh lakebed better and look less obtrusive. I might have to get the test tank out and do a little experimenting with it

[CARPCRUNCHER]

Originally Posted by Tom

I feel the advantage of a leader over the tubing is that the leader isnt quite as rigid as the tubing so it may follow the profile of teh lakebed better and look less obtrusive.

and generally the heavier stuff that sinks is an absolute nightmare to thread mate.