Good on hard bottoms, the short condensed shape of this lead coupled with the two flat sides makes it the perfect lead for bolt rigs at short to medium range.
There's a popular misconception that flat leads sit on silt. This does not happen, any lead finds the easiest path through the water so instead of fluttering down to the lake bed, a nose-heavy flat lead like this will plummet down side on and nose first, making it less effective in the silt than say a Swivel Pear lead.
There are two COG lead patterns currently available, the Flat Distance and Flat Pear. The Flat Pear is more conventional and its condensed shape makes for the best hooking potential it's unsurpassed for margin or boat work. The Flat Distance lead was designed by Danny Fairbrass for the COG system. It takes its shape from the popular Distance Casting lead, but has a slightly flattened profile, giving better hooking capabilities and ensuring that the COG system is properly presented.
COG stands for Centre Of Gravity; this revolutionary new lead system enhances the hooking potential of any rig as when a fish picks up the hookbait, it is INSTANTLY hitting the DIRECT force/weight of the lead. Due to how the weight of the lead is distributed throughout the rig, the COG lead system can achieve some incredible "hook-holds". Please note that for sale here is the Flat Distance Swivel Lead only and not the complete system.
Korda's neoprene finger stalls are streamlined, snug and offer unrivalled protection when going for the big cast, especially with braid. They are available in both small and large versions.