PVA mesh

[Julian Griffiths]

Hi everyone.
This could probably belong to the beginners page, but was wondering how you guy's attach PVA mesh bags to a lead clip?
I'd rather attach it further up the rig to allow particles to spread over the hook bait, rather than nicking the hook through the mesh bag lower down on the set up.
Any pics would be appreciated

 

[Mark Harridence]

Hi everyone.
This could probably belong to the beginners page, but was wondering how you guy's attach PVA mesh bags to a lead clip?
I'd rather attach it further up the rig to allow particles to spread over the hook bait, rather than nicking the hook through the mesh bag lower down on the set up.
Any pics would be appreciated

Google 'pva clips' I use the avid ones. They attach to the swivel on the lead.

 

[Alan Palmer]

Hi everyone.
This could probably belong to the beginners page, but was wondering how you guy's attach PVA mesh bags to a lead clip?
I'd rather attach it further up the rig to allow particles to spread over the hook bait, rather than nicking the hook through the mesh bag lower down on the set up.
Any pics would be appreciated

I use small length of garden wire, pushed through the mesh bag and also through lead swivel eye then twisted a little bit to hold it.

 

[Graham Elliott]

I use a link swivel on my lead.
Push the wire through the mesh bag before closing.

 

[Paul Richardson]

Another One for PVA bag clips
I clip mine either onto the swivel on my quick links which is a bit fiddly but have also just slid them onto the clip on my run ring where you would hang the feeder or bomb
Both work but obviously make sure your lead / feeder is dry when recasting if you go the latter
Bank Tackle do them at sensible money

 

[Paul Richardson]

pva bag clips system used in this video by Mr Pope

 

[Stephen Crowhurst]

I use standard lead clips (safely). Using the hook for the lead I simply clip the knot of the bag. The hook then goes in the bottom of the bag. Nice tidy package for casting.

 

[Julian Griffiths]

All great suggestions guy's, & thanks!
I've didn't mention that I've seen the Avid pva clips as I wanted to see if there was anything else you guys would do/use. I did search on the Internet and there wasn't much to see.

If I were to use those avid clips I'd probably lightly nick the hook through the bottom to. But didn't really like the idea of it attached to the lead as it may catch on weed etc when I hook my 20lb plus Barbel

Appreciate all your help!

 

[David Craine]

Paper clip through the eye of the swivel above the lead, straighten it, push through the bag /net, twist back on itself and give it a turn /twist.

David.

 

[Keith Humphreys]

I use a Ronnie rig swivel on my lead clip or on the line above the lead when fishing inline leads. The knot of your PVA bag fits perfectly in the slot, "Simples"

 

[Keith Humphreys]

 

[Kevin Stephenson]

I use reusable cable ties get them off ebay for a couple of quid and either strap the mesh on the lead or swivel. After each cast just open the cable tie and go again. Its a very secure way of ensuring the pva doesn't drift off downstream before its fully melted.

 

[Ash Gould]

 

[Richard Isaacs]

You don’t need clips and loops etc. just trim it off with a longer tail and tie it with a double knott round your lead swivel. Nick your hook into the bottom of the bag to avoid tangles on the cast.

 

[Julian Griffiths]

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Cheers ash.

 

[Steven Hodges]

AVID PVA Clips : https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/11479194...sTvNF1GZTSCcmpysTQ2R0rjpUiqdjn4YaAu74EALw_wcB

 

[Rob Paylor]

Another tip for using PVA, many will be aware I'm sure but for those that are not... Dip your mesh bag in salmon oil before chucking it out and it slows down the dissolve rate of the PVA. I use this method on a couple of deep (20ft+) swims I fish on the Ouse

 

[Andrew Richardson]

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I hope your getting your pva cheap? ... Christ I could get another bag out of that waste.

 

[Keith Humphreys]

I hope your getting your pva cheap? ... Christ I could get another bag out of that waste.

My thoughts exactly I twist the bag until it is drum tight so it "explodes" on melting and am able to cut off the tag end very close to the knot which is also pulled very tight as well.
The knot slips easily and firmly into the Ronnie Swivel (as shown in my first post).
No waste at all

 

[Adam Francis]

View attachment 15153I use a Ronnie rig swivel on my lead clip or on the line above the lead when fishing inline leads. The knot of your PVA bag fits perfectly in the slot, "Simples"

I have looked at lots of options & now cable tie a ronnie rig swivel (as above) to the bottom of the lead so it all hangs below. Doesn't tangle & doesn't pull the swivel out of the semi fixed lead set up that I use. You can tie any size of PVA bag.