Description
Carp Flat Pear 2.25oz
The flat pear is one of the most popular lead shapes in carp fishing, and this 2.25oz version gives you extra weight for longer casts, deeper water and swims with some flow. The flattened pear profile lies flat on the lakebed rather than rolling, so your rig stays where you put it, even on a slope or in a gentle undertow.
The extra weight is also useful on a bolt rig, where the fish picks up the hookbait, feels the resistance of the lead and pulls the hook home as it moves away. A heavier lead gives a firmer hook set, which is one reason many carp anglers step up to this size for general use.
Why choose a flat pear
Round and pear-shaped leads can roll down slopes and along the bottom in a tow, moving your rig away from the baited spot. A flat pear grips better and stays put. Its shape also gives a good feel when you drag it back across the bottom to find gravel, silt or weed, helping you choose your spot.
Setting it up
A flat pear can be fished on a lead clip system, where it can be released if it becomes snagged, as an inline lead, or as a running lead on the mainline. Always make sure that whatever set-up you use allows the lead to come free if the mainline breaks, so a fish is never left tethered.
Key features
- 2.25oz flat pear lead
- Flattened profile resists rolling on slopes and in tow
- Extra weight for distance and deeper water
- Firm hook set on bolt rigs
- Good feel when feeling the bottom
- Suits lead clip, inline or running set-ups
Compatibility
Suitable for standard carp lead clip systems, tail rubbers and running rigs. Check that the lead’s attachment point suits your chosen system before fishing. A 1.75oz version is available for closer range.
Care and maintenance
Store leads in a pouch or box so they do not damage other tackle. Wash your hands after handling lead, keep it away from children and food, and never leave leads or line on the bank. Check any swivel or attachment for damage before each session.
Who is it for?
Carp and specimen anglers who need a heavier lead for distance, deeper water or flowing swims, and who want a lead that stays put on the bottom.
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