Fishing weights and jigs
Our selection of Weights includes fishing weights: Carp Spirit leads for the river, Korda leads for helicopter rigs, and Fox distance leads, along with Fox Rage bomb heads, available in several hook sizes, and corkscrew heads for soft lures.
Cast far, hold the bottom.
The role of the weight
The weight serves two functions. It gives weight to the rig for long casting, and it keeps it on the bottom, even in the current or against the waves. In carp fishing, it also helps with the hooking: when the carp grabs the bait and swims away, the weight of the lead sets the hook in its mouth, this is called self-hooking. Its weight is measured in grams or ounces, with one ounce being a little more than twenty-eight grams.
The rest of the rig
The rig also comes in various forms:
All the rig information can be found on the rig page.
The shapes of weights
The shape adapts to the situation. The distance weight, like the Fox, streamlined, casts far and straight to reach distant spots. The flat or winged weight, like the Carp Spirit River, stays on the bottom and doesn't roll in the current. The helicopter rig weight, like the Korda Heli, is placed at the end of the line, with the rig spinning around the line above it: a setup that prevents tangles while casting. The camouflage finishes, mud or gravel colour, make the weight discreet.
The weighted heads
For predators, the weighted head, a hook with a weighted head, carries a soft lure and gives it its action. The Fox Rage heads are chosen by hook size, from the smallest for perch to the largest for pike and zanders, and by weight, depending on the depth and current: the deeper and faster it is, the heavier the head should be. The screw-heads, equipped with a spiral, screw into the soft lure, keeping the hook free and the lure more natural.
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Frequently asked questions
Which weight to choose for carp fishing?
Between two and four ounces, which is about fifty-six to one hundred and thirteen grams, depending on the distance and current. The weight ensures self-hooking: the heavier it is, the better the hook sets when the carp swims away.
What weight for sea fishing from the shore?
In surfcasting, a grappling weight, with arms, anchors the rig despite the waves and current. Its weight, often between one hundred and one hundred and fifty grams, adjusts to the state of the sea and the target distance.
What’s the difference between flat, pear-shaped, and grappling weights?
The flat weight stays on the bottom and resists the current; the pear-shaped weight, streamlined, casts far. The grappling weight, equipped with arms, hooks into the sand and holds despite the waves.
How to choose the weight of a weighted head for a soft lure?
The greater the depth and current, the heavier the head should be to maintain contact with the bottom. If it's too heavy, it will drop the lure too quickly and make its action less natural.
What is the helicopter rig?
The weight is attached at the end of the line and the line attach rotates around the main line above it. This setup minimizes tangles while casting, making it a classic for long-range carp fishing.
