Description
Korda Heli Safe Lead Release System
Korda have been working on a solution to a problem that anglers been
faced with for some time, how to safely and consistently discharge the
lead when fishing with a helicopter setup. In order to be a true
game-changing product, the Heli-Safe had to fulfill some important
criteria…
One such criterion was the ability to fish chod rigs at range. The heavy
leads needed to fish at long range often become a problem once a fish is
hooked. The combination of a very short hook link and large lead would
often result in dropped fish.
Likewise, venues that had been choked by weed often dictated that
dropping the lead was paramount, something that just isn’t consistently
possible with conventional systems. The demand from anglers to produce a
drop-off lead system for use in these situations pushed us to develop
the product you see before you.
The Heli-Safe System enables you to drop the lead when the situation
calls for it. When used in conjunction with our unique Helicopter Safety
System and unique No-Trace Beads, you can fish a rotary-rig setup in
situations that would have previously led to the loss of hooked fish.
The system works by employing a pressure-release function, not seen in
the angling world until now. The latched lead clip will open once a
hooked fish pulls against the angler, allowing the lead to drop free. By
threading a Barrel Bead onto the leader above the Heli Safe, you will
prevent the lead from discharging, should you pick up weed or other
detritus on the retrieve. Once engaged in battle though, the bead will
simply pull down and allow the lead to discharge.
The unique design enables the angler to choose when to drop the lead,
and when to retain it. In situations where it’s not necessary to
discharge the lead, a small plastic collar (which is supplied in the
kit) can be fitted to fix the lead in place.