Tracking Leads - What do you use?
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@Specialist Gundog Leads has some very nice comfortable ones
AndersGilton
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Used Biothane for nearly 10 years, Niggeloh got a really nice but the one I like best I've developed myself, lightweight Biothane 15m long, 25mm wide and only 1,5mm thick instead of 2,5mm.
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Siggy
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I use a 15m round bio thane in (I think 6 mm). Wish I could have got a thinner version but they were out of stock. 15 metres is better than my previous 10 metres, it just gives you more to work with when going through thick early stage coppice, which I have a lot of on my ground. but 15 metres of 6 mm is a lump in my roe sack.
Use it with a niggeloh tracking harness which, is heavier that the Artus harness i used previously, but I found that the Artus harness attached the leash to far forward resulting in tangles if the dog spun on a spot. If I could have my time again I'd get the niggeloh with the 2 buckles which would make the slipping of the dog easier.
Use it with a niggeloh tracking harness which, is heavier that the Artus harness i used previously, but I found that the Artus harness attached the leash to far forward resulting in tangles if the dog spun on a spot. If I could have my time again I'd get the niggeloh with the 2 buckles which would make the slipping of the dog easier.
RifleTuner
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I made my own 10 meter long line out of 25mm webbing. Before that I used an 8 meter rope with a clasp on the end, but in "Working with Dogs for Deer", Niels Søndergaard states that flat webbing with no handle is the least likely to foul on underbrush, and I have found this to be true.
Just checked out Biothane, some impressive strengths.
My tuppence - my leads at the ready in the back of the car. From left to right:
Its got a reflective stripe in it, has a rubberised centre grip-strip and best of all, the 10m only cost a £5! The Vizsla doesn't wear a collar, harness or lead whilst working - she is VERY good! Wiggy still does occasionally use one of the leads (now 15 months) - seen in action here 
- Standard dog lead
- 10m "small" biothane (orange) - too heavy and stiff in winter
- 5m Lidl tracking lead - my "go-to"
- 10m Niggoloh "small" tracking lead - over-priced and a "hangar queen"
Its got a reflective stripe in it, has a rubberised centre grip-strip and best of all, the 10m only cost a £5! The Vizsla doesn't wear a collar, harness or lead whilst working - she is VERY good! Wiggy still does occasionally use one of the leads (now 15 months) - seen in action here 
when a dog goes on a line , its not like looking for a pheasant you definitely need the long leash or you might just get the dog too far away too soon in the search and too fast for you to catch up, especially when the brain is diverted to the nose or worse the eyes
finding deer dropped on the spot night culling is entirely different of course
flat webbing one available on line from various dealers specializing in deer stalking or dog work
finding deer dropped on the spot night culling is entirely different of course
flat webbing one available on line from various dealers specializing in deer stalking or dog work
straightbetweentheeyes
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This is what I use. I also have the Niggeloh 10m but find it holds water.
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HonestJohn
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Bright red lunge lead.
Marrajack1
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Has anyone here tried the Decathlon tracking line ?
Marrajack1
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Has anyone tried the Decathlon Biothane tracking lead ? Most of thee stuff is decent at a good price.
Marrajack1
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Sorry didn’t think this had posted
you mean you cant stop it ie not trained
Jon P
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The places I shoot have very busy roads going straight though the middle of the estates. My GWP is a hard hunting type that once it gets 100 plus yards in front of me and it 10 yds from a deer it is tracking hard then yes it will go deaf and recall will not be instant but I can stop her . If you are willing to gamble your dog on crossing a busy road carry on. I will keep mine on a long lead in those areas. I have watched her on the GPS following on to close to a mile from me. It does not take long to travel those distances.
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