Overview
Pear-shaped bottom weights with a moulded attachment eye, to hold a rig on the bottom: carp, bream, tench or catfish ledgering, running or semi-fixed rigs.
Pack of 5 weights of the same size: 30 g (1.1 oz), 40 g (1.4 oz) or 50 g (1.8 oz). The pear shape casts well and rolls little on a hard bottom.
Lead: please read before buying. According to the supplier, these weights are made of lead. Lead is toxic to waterbirds that swallow it and it is banned or restricted for fishing in some countries and on some waters. Check the rules for your venue, never leave weights behind and wash your hands after handling them.
Specifications
| Quantity | 5 weights of the same size |
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| Weight | 30, 40 or 50 g each (1.1, 1.4 or 1.8 oz) |
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| Shape | pear, moulded eye |
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| Material | lead (stated by the supplier) |
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| Use | ledgering, carp, feeder |
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Frequently asked questions
Which weight should I choose?
30 g for short range and still water, 40–50 g to cast far, fish in current or set up a carp bolt rig.
Is lead allowed?
It depends on the country and venue: some ban it. Check the local rules before you go.
Can I use them on a running rig?
Yes, with a snap swivel or a sliding bead on the main line.
Where it is open right now
Areas in our pages where a species for this product is open on 23 September 2026.
- Région wallonne / Wallonie Belgium, Cyprinidés : carpe, gardon, tanche, brème, rotengle, ide, ablette (groupe 1)
- Grand-Duché de Luxembourg — eaux intérieures Luxembourg, Carpe, tanche, barbeau, hotu, gardon, rotengle, ablette, goujon, vandoise, gibèle
- Baden-Württemberg Germany, Schleie (Tinca tinca)
- Bayern Germany, Schleie (Tinca tinca)
- Hessen Germany, Karpfen, Wildform (Cyprinus carpio)
- Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Germany, Wels (Silurus glanis) – Binnengewässer
- Burgenland Austria, Karpfen (Cyprinus carpio)
- Kärnten Austria, Wels / Waller (Silurus glanis)
- Niederösterreich Austria, Wildkarpfen (Cyprinus carpio)
- Oberösterreich Austria, Karpfen (Cyprinus carpio)
- Salzburg Austria, Schleie (Tinca tinca)
- Steiermark Austria, Karpfen (Cyprinus carpio) – in Fließgewässern
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