Distance, Marker & Backleads
This group covers three kinds of weight: distance leads for far-off swims, marker leads for mapping the bottom and backleads that pin the line down behind the rig. Each has its own job in a carp angler's kit.
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What is each lead for?
A distance lead is shaped to fly smoothly and far. The pear-shaped distance lead is the most common, while a flat pear stays put on a slope instead of rolling.
A marker lead is cast on the marker rod and drawn across the bottom. Its smooth shape glides evenly, so the feel of the lake bed comes through the rod clearly.
A backlead clips onto the main line and is sent down after casting. It pins the line between rig and rod to the bottom, so fish do not bump into it and bites register more clearly. A captive backlead stays on the line, ready to use without clipping on after every cast.