We've been working on a solution to a problem that has faced anglers for a long time, how to safely and consistently eject the lead when fishing a helicopter set-up. In order to be a truly ground-breaking product the Heli-Safe had to meet some important criteria...
One of those criteria was the ability to fish chod rigs at range. The heavy leads needed to fish at long range often become an issue once a fish is hooked. The combination of a very short hook link and a large lead often results in fish being shed.
Similarly, venues that were choked with weed often dictated that losing the lead was paramount, something that isn't always possible with conventional systems. The demand from anglers to produce a drop-off lead system for use in these situations spurred us on to develop the product you see before you.
The Heli-Safe system enables you to dump the lead when the situation dictates. When used in conjunction with our unique helicopter safety system and the unique No-Trace beads, you can fish a rotary rig in situations that would previously have resulted in lost fish.
The system works by employing a pressure release feature, never before seen in the angling world until now. The hooked lead clip will open once a hooked fish pulls against the angler, allowing the lead to drop free. By threading a Barrel Bead onto your leader above the Heli Safe, you will prevent the lead from discharging, should you pick up weed or other debris on the retrieve. However, once engaged in battle the bead will simply pull down and allow the lead to discharge.
The unique design allows the angler to choose when to drop the lead and when to retain it. In situations where there is no need to discharge the lead, a small plastic collar (supplied in the kit) can be fitted to secure the lead in place.
