In 1993, Danny Fairbrass made the move from smelting leads in his kitchen, to founding the ground braking Korda Developments. This was one of the most significant moments in recent carp-fishing history. By 2005, things had really gathered pace and Ali Hamidi joined the company to head the new marketing department. Korda’s carp-fishing influence spread abroad with the formation of Korda Europe. Now they are one of the biggest and most respected carp tackle suppliers and have launched some Iconic products like the Korda Goo's and Korda Compac Luggage. At the Angling Centre West Back we stock a vast range of Korda items.
Dark Matter Leaders - Fused plastic leaders with integral tungsten sections - Available in Weed Green, Gravel Brown, Clay, Silt and Clear - Three types available: ring swivel, Hybrid Leadclip and helicopter - 1m in length and 30lb breaking strain - 1 per pack Fused plastic leaders that have been tinted to precisely match the lake bed. They feature two tungsten bands along their length, which help to pin your tackle to the lake bed in the area of your rig. There are three types of leader available: ring swivel, Hybrid Lead Clip and Helicopter. Each leader is available in weedy green, gravel brown, clay and slit colours as well as clear. They are extremely robust too, with a breaking strain of 30lb.
Silicone Tubing - 1.5m packs of soft silicone tubing - Has a multitude of rig uses - Available in 0.5mm bore and 0.75mm bore - Muddy Brown and Weedy Green versions available Korda Silicone Tubing is perfect for holding the hair in place on the hook, stopping tangles and helping the hook to catch hold more efficiently!
The essence of the system is that it will allow a snagged lead to pull off the rig, thus releasing the fish from the unseen snag or weed bed so you land it rather than lose it. If you were attached to a really big carp, would you forfeit the lead to guarantee you landed the carp? We know we would and it’s a small price to pay. All Korda packaging is overflowing with information on how to use the products effectively. This booklet expands and reinforces that information. The basic rule of the lead clip system is the lead must eject before the swivel pulls out. If the swivel comes out first the lead will never eject. Instead, the line will pull back and forth through the system like a running rig leaving the lead snagged and the fish too!
Hybrid Lead Clip Since its release, the Hybrid Lead Clip has established itself as the best clip on the market. It has one very simple purpose, and that's to help you ditch the lead if the fish you hook becomes snagged. The design features an integrally moulded Ring Swivel, ensuring that the swivel simply cannot pull free from its housing. This forces lead ejection in the event of it becoming jammed meaning that carp can be landed easily in weedy, snaggy conditions. The streamlined, one-piece design means there are no fiddly locking pegs or hinges to worry about - just connect the leader to one end and the rig to the other! The uprated arm allows leads up to 5oz to be cast safely even at extreme range and the clip is available in all four of the key Safe Zone colours: weedy green, clay, gravel and silt.
Korda hybrid Tail Rubbers creates a seamless join to tubing and leaders. They cover and protect large knots and are used when heavy lines and leaders are created (40lb plus). They help prevent any tangles in your line. Ensure the clip is wet before pushing the Tail Rubber on and never push the Tail Rubber on fully. Available in two colours: Weed/Silt or Gravel/Clay
The existing Hybrid Lead Clip range is already incredibly popular as it makes it so easy to set up in a way that will ensure that your lead is ditched during the fight, thus increasing your chances of landing whatever you have hooked. The whole idea of the Hybrid system is that rather than fiddling around trying to get different components to fit together neatly and effectively, the Hybrid is all-in-one and you simply tie your main line to one end of it and connect your hook link to the other, knowing that it will perform perfectly every single time.
Heli-Safe System We've 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.
Maggot Klip - Metal clips that make baiting with maggots easy - Sharp point allows you to thread them onto the clip - Available in four sizes - Anti-glare PTFE coating The maggot klip makes baiting your rig with maggots easier than ever. Simply open the klip, thread your maggots onto it and close it up again!
Silicone Sleeves - Our original silicone sleeves - Muddy brown and weed green colours - Perfect for sliding over Kwik Links - Can be cut to size In 2003 we released the increasingly popular Run Rig kits, after this we received a massive demand for the silicone sleeves to be sold separately. We found that by using a small piece to cover the swivel on the lead it kept everything neat and tidy but more importantly offered much better camouflage. They are also the perfect size to fit over our Kwik-links and Stik-Klip.
Line Saver Bead - Ultra-safe No-Trace setup for use with helicopter rigs - Allows a fish to ditch a leadcore leader if it is cracked off or cut off - Supplied with Barrel Beads, No-Trace Beads and Chod Sleeves - The safest rotary rig system ever invented
Spinner Swivel The spinner swivel is purposely designed to create the ultimate Spinner rig/Ronnie rig. A wider clip allows the hook to be quickly change without the need to open or close the wire.Use this swivel with a medium kicker or shrink tube to cover the connection and keep the hook sitting at the correct angle. Recommended to use with a Krank or Kurv hook pattern.
Korda Shrink Tube is perfect for improving the hooking efficiency of any hook by curving the hooklink inwards. It shrinks down to 1/3 of its original size to form a really neat presentation. Specifically designed colours to match the lake bed that you will be fishing.
Korda Shrink Tube is perfect for improving the hooking efficiency of any hook by curving the hooklink inwards. It shrinks down to 1/3 of its original size to form a really neat presentation. Specifically designed colours to match the bottom of any lake bed that you will be fishing.
Super Stiff Shrink Tube - Available in Gravel Brown - Easy and Quick to steam - The shrink tube will fold under excess pressure to prevent any damage to the carp - 8 lengths of 55mm Shrink tube, but not as you know it! This new range of shrink tube is incredibly rigid once shrunk down, allowing your kickers and shank extensions to really improve the mechanics of your rig. It’s available in small, medium and large sizes to fit all hooks.
Naked Chod Safety System - Ultra-safe No-Trace setup for use with the naked chod - Allows the fish to free itself from the line if rig is cut off or cracked off - Supplied with Barrel Beads, No-Trace Beads and tungsten-impregnated Chod Sleeves - Beads supplied on easy-to-use sprews
Leadcore Chod Safety System - Ultra-safe No-Trace setup for use with helicopter rigs - Allows a fish to ditch a leadcore leader if it is cracked off or cut off - Supplied with Barrel Beads, No-Trace Beads and Chod Sleeves - The safest rotary rig system ever invented
COG System A lead system that betters the hooking qualities of an inline, yet casts like a lead clip, with all its safety benefits? It doesn’t exist, right? Well, such a product has just arrived at Korda HQ. After what seems like ages in the development, the COG system is finally here, in physical form. COG stands for Centre of Gravity, which is a reference to the unique way that the hook link is attached to the heaviest part of the lead, giving instant, unparalleled hooking. Put simply, this system has been designed to convert more pick-ups into fish on the bank. So, why did it take so long? Well, simply put, we tested it, tweaked it, changed it and then changed it back again across the space of a few years. The whole sampling process takes an awfully long time and because the end result had to work flawlessly, each stage was tested rigorously. Right through from early testing, to DVD sessions at Gigantica and intense scrutiny in front of the unblinking Underwater cameras, the COG has proven itself to be a genuine advantage.
Leadcore Helicopter Leaders Based around our Kable Leadcore and No-Trace system, these ready-tied leaders are constructed to exacting standards. They’re literally as good as we can tie ourselves, so you can rest assured that they won’t let you down. The leaders are 1m long and come in two versions, weed/silt and gravel. Of course, being tied from Kable, they feature a clever banded camouflage pattern that’s been designed to break up the outline of the leader when on the bottom. The No-Trace system offers unrivalled safety, should you crack off or become cut off. If a hooked fish becomes snagged or weeded, then the No-Trace bead can slide off the Chod Sleeve and drop off the leader entirely. This leaves the swivel free to slide up and off the leader, unimpeded by a bead, which could catch on weed that has collected around the leader knot. You can use the leaders with most types of presentation, including the chod rig.
Solid Bag Leaders - Dedicated leaders, designed for use with solid PVA bags - Made with Kable leadcore - Spliced loops allow pre-tied bags to be looped on in an instant! - Supplied with a size-eight ring swivel spliced on for use with inline leads These readymade leadcore leaders have been designed for speedy solid-bag fishing – allowing you to take advantage of what might be short feeding windows! Thanks to a spliced loop, they can be simply looped on and off your main line, which means that you can tie several bags in preparation for hauling and loop a new one on in an instant! The leaders are tied with 1ft lengths of our proven Kable leadcore and feature a size-eight ring swivel, which makes them ideal for use with inline leads. We recommend tying a figure-of-eight loop in the end of your main line to allow for rapid changing of bag setups.
Finger Stall - Neoprene finger stalls - Helps to protect your fingers when casting with braided leaders or at extreme range - Stamped with Korda logo - Available in three sizes S, L and XL Our neoprene finger stalls are streamlined, snug and offer unrivalled protection when going for the big cast, especially with braid. They are available in both small and large versions.
Korda Kamakura Krank Hooks, possibly 'the sharpest carp fishing hooks'. Three years in development, these have been labelled a 'game changing' product.
Korda Kamakura Krank Hooks, possibly 'the sharpest carp fishing hooks'. Three years in development, these have been labelled a 'game changing' product.
The Kamakura Choddy hook is sharpened post production to an extremely high tolerance. This hook pattern is designed for use with fluorocarbon and stiff monofilament hook links such as Korda Mouthtrap. Essential for use with Hinged Stiff and Chod rigs.
Manufactured at Korda to a stringent specification, using the highest grade film available, Solidz have a virtually neutral PH, melt rapidly and are extremely robust. Ideal for distance casting, due to the soild, extra tough base, they leave zero residue when they melt, are completely aroma free and biodegradable. Available in four different sizes to suit every occasion and particularly easy to load thanks to the bag loader that comes complete with every pack. Simply load up, construct the bag and catch some carp!
Funnelweb’s main function is to create a PVA bag of any size in the shortest time possible – bags can be made in less than 30 seconds, leaving any other system for dust. Funnel Web minimises wasted PVA making it the most cost-effective PVA bag system ever made. If you are not using it in your carp fishing, you’re missing out! Once you have used all your PVA you should not throw away your system. Simply buy a Funnel Web refill pack and thread on another 5m or 10m. The refills are available in Hexmesh or Micromesh when youre using tiny baits in 5m or 20m lengths. Each refill is colour coded to match the correct PVA system.