Making GRIP LEADS The easy way with dca lead mould

[@finn127]

Perfect, to the point, well explained tutorial. Thank you Sir!

[@C3BFA]

@@finn127 That's no worries finn I'm glad you found it helpful thanks for your comment I really appreciate it

[@jerrybeach6308]

Very good video thanks for sharing this video

[@C3BFA]

That's no problem Jerry. Glad you found it helpful. Thanks for your comment I appreciate it

[@stuhastie1719]

I didn't know I didn't know that! Always wondered how those breakaway sinkers are made! Easier than I expected. I'll have to get myself a mould now. Most of the leads I make are for deep drops, 40 and 60oz for fishing 3-500m. These will make a welcome change. I like how tidy they stash away without the wire sticking out. Thanks for the vid

[@C3BFA]

Wow that's deep stu. Where you fishing? And what for ?. I have done up to 300m for skate it's an insane depth. Ye they are good when storing them and the mould was cheap enough off eBay these are the DCA moulds

[@stuhastie1719]

@@C3BFA For the deep drops we're fishing the Bay of Plenty down in New Zealand. Fishing for quality table fish like Bluenose, Groper and Gemfish, all with electric reels of course

[@C3BFA]

That's really interesting. Would love to do something like that one day

[@vinniebarbarino-1]

Yeah mate , i agree making your own leads and rigs and catching fish does wonders for your confidence and feel good factor. Good vid : )

[@C3BFA]

I think it does it must be the cave man instinct in us lol

[@Angrypostman1977]

Short but sweet excellent video mate thanks

[@C3BFA]

Thank you Gavin really appreciate your feedback it's good to hear

[@vikkiirey1038]

Lots of fun to watch. 👍

[@C3BFA]

Thank you Vikki

[@scott_guthrie1]

Brilliant video cheers mate. Stay safe.

[@C3BFA]

No worries Scott thank you for your comment glad you like it hope you stay safe too Thank you Dave

[@dsbaitpumps]

Brilliant video mate iv got moulds here never got round to giving it a go definitely will now 👍

[@C3BFA]

Ye it's addictive I don't know why tho 😂😂😂

[@1RodRob]

Great easy to follow tutorial. Thumbs up from me.

[@C3BFA]

Thank you rob really appreciate your feedback

[@huxmetalworks7371]

Great job love your work can you tell me how to get that mold thanks for sharing I'm a fan

[@C3BFA]

It's the dca mold off Ebay. Fairly cheap too. Thank you I appreciate your comment

[@southcoastangler1238]

Great video Dave 👍

[@C3BFA]

Thank you south coast

[@davidprobert8223]

Great vid mate, got all i need to make my own and now i have the instruction, thank you

[@C3BFA]

That's brilliant David if you get stuck drop a comment on here I will do my best to help I don't recognize your name are you new to the channel ? If so welcome to cbfa Thank you Dave

[@davidprobert8223]

@@C3BFA Hi Dave, I have been watching your channel since about November last year and really enjoying it. I'm a born and bred Swansea boy that can't wait to get back out fishing the Gower coast. Can you tell me what the rubber bands and the pins at the top (which gets clipped onto the rig) are called please as i'd like to get some. Thanks

[@C3BFA]

Thats brilliant to hear and thank you David The runner bands are loom bands The clips for the rig are trident tackle roto bait clips Hope Thai helps thanks Dave

[@hedgerowpete]

brilliant video,many thanks

[@C3BFA]

No worries thank you

[@StarfishSeaFishing]

grate guide there Dave top work mate

[@C3BFA]

Thank you Paul I really appreciate it

[@StarfishSeaFishing]

@@C3BFA grate tips there dave

[@C3BFA]

Thank you Paul I appreciate your feedback

[@ramonmajemcavaller5005]

Thanks for the explanation, where can I get some roller tubes?

[@C3BFA]

No worries Ramon. I get everything on eBay it's cheap too Davey fishing tackle

[@dianecowans4446]

Home made weights home made rigs and collect my own bait nothing more satisfying when you hook into that fish I get it mate

[@C3BFA]

Yes it's a weird feel good factor probably the natural hunters instinct maybe

[@markphillips9312]

Hi Dave like the video and it’s encouraged me to go buy a couple DCA moulds to make my own weights. I don’t know if you can advise the best STD 50mm loop wires to buy online as I have a problem ordering the ones with the small loop in bulk and when ordering they don’t give you the loop dimensions. I’ve ordered some already but the loop looks big it’s dimensions are 4.5mm inner and 8mm outer.Thanks

[@C3BFA]

Thanks mark. I'm not sure what you mean 50mm is the length the loops are the same size on them all just some have longer tails than others

[@markphillips9312]

Sorry I meant the actual eye loops look way too big to others the ones I’ve got are 4.5mm inside the loop and 8mm outer.

[@C3BFA]

I'm not sure I buy cheap eBay ones from Davey's fishing tackle

[@markphillips9312]

Thankyou for your help👍

[@C3BFA]

I haven't helped much lol. I find the shorter ones easier to work with but prefer the longer ones but if you put them in to far once the lead is moulded they stick out the side of the lead down the bottom

[@peterr7437]

nice vid mate

[@C3BFA]

Thank you Peter really appreciate your feedback

[@alanturnbull9771]

Spot on that mate, great video, going to make some grippers tomorrow night myself as the sea is way too big this weekend for fishing up here in South East Scotland.

[@C3BFA]

That's wicked to hear thank you Have you made them before ?

[@alanturnbull9771]

@@C3BFA Oh yes been at this game 40 odd years but never too old to learn some new tips, which I got from you video, many thanks, keep the vids coming.

[@C3BFA]

That's good to hear Alan and thank you

[@C3BFA]

If your on the FB page post pics up when your done

[@alanturnbull9771]

@@C3BFA Will do.

[@alexainley4436]

Great vid mate but where are you getting lead that cheap? Can't find any for anywhere near £1 a kilo

[@C3BFA]

This was about two years ago I bought this lead. Check with local roofers if you can

[@alexainley4436]

@@C3BFA thanks mate. Will ask around

[@claudiagamino6499]

Where can I buy those molds??

[@C3BFA]

I got mine on ebay Claudia it's the dca moulds

[@francoisfowler1016]

Wat size is your stainless wire

[@C3BFA]

I'm sure these ones are 1.2mm stainless steel wires

[@huyescn]

what size of weight is commonly use, from 1oz to 10 oz

[@C3BFA]

It depends where you fish really. Deep rock marks with tide 10oz My normal fishing on rough ground and mixed I use 6-7oz But then you might be flatty fishing and use 2oz I personally use 7oz 99% of the time

[@huyescn]

just try to fishing shad in columbia river by the dam, lots of rocks and current is very fast.

[@C3BFA]

@@huyescn fishing shad? I don't understand what you mean. Shad in the UK is a lure

[@gafsislim4164]

Thx bro

[@C3BFA]

No worries at all thanks for watching

[@JamesWillson008]

Hi Dave, i have a mould but i lost one of the pins, any idea where i can get a spare?

[@C3BFA]

I dont you could measure the one you have for diameter and buy a stainless steel rod on ebay maybe

[@JamesWillson008]

@@C3BFA nice one dave, got a dca 4oz prob 2mm you reckon?

[@C3BFA]

Ye that shouldn't be far off if you wait I will measure my wires later and let you know the size I have a digital caliper / vernier to get the size right

[@JamesWillson008]

@@C3BFA yea that would be great thanks mate👍 cheap as chips aswle.

[@C3BFA]

No worries James if I haven't replied by 7:30pm drop another comment to remind me please

[@lukalama2218]

where can i get the mold?

[@C3BFA]

I had it from eBay. It's a 6oz dca mold pretty cheap too

[@C3BFA]

See if this link works for you that's the one I brought www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DCA-3-6-7oz-WEIGHT-GRIP-LEAD-BOMB-DISTANCE-MOULD-LOOPS-BEACH-COD-SEA-FISHIN-/143149400855?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

[@leeoliver1589]

My pins that go through the mould are a nightmare to get out any tips to make it easier? Other than that everything is pretty straightforward

[@C3BFA]

Do u pull them before it's cooled like pull them strait away ?

[@leeoliver1589]

@@C3BFA I try and pull them straight away before the lead totally sets

[@C3BFA]

Give it a try and see the lead sets within 5 seconds after pooring Another option if you can do it is drill them out a faction bigger I haven't needed to do that but it's an option

[@FishingFrustrationsUK]

like me you dont bend the rods till your useing them bro

[@C3BFA]

Best way John easier to store too great minds think alike lol

[@dannylloydroberts]

Excellent video dave 👍

[@C3BFA]

Thank you Daniel it's really good to hear