NASH Tungsten Swivel and Knot Bead

Product benefits

The NASH Tungsten Swivel and Knot Bead is a tungsten bead for chod rigs specially developed for demanding carp anglers seeking a discreet, stable and perfectly balanced presentation. Thanks to its high density, this terminal component effectively replaces additional lead putty and allows you to streamline your rigs without compromising performance.

By combining a tungsten bead and a knot stop around the swivel, this system ensures a very compact profile that blends into the bottom while keeping your floating bait in the ideal position above debris. It is therefore a major asset in situations where a chod rig for carp fishing makes the difference.

• Compact, streamlined design for discreet rigs.
• Integrated tungsten mass to hold the leader down.
• Avoids the need for additional lead putty.
• Helps achieve precise balance of floating baits.
• Ideal for chod rigs and other stiff presentations.

Technical specifications

• Bead made of high-density tungsten material, designed for carp fishing rigs.
• Drilled profile allowing it to slide onto a suitable swivel for chod rigs.
• Shape engineered to seat neatly against the swivel and the leader knot.
• Terminal rig component intended for pop-up style floating bait rigs.
• Compatible with most stiff leaders and coated materials dedicated to chod setups.
• Designed to withstand repeated casts and fights with large fish.

Advantages and key features

Using a tungsten bead for chod rigs offers many advantages on the water. By concentrating significant weight at the swivel, it helps hold the leader on the bottom, reducing the risk that carp detect or lift the rig during their movements.

Unlike manually added lead putty, the weight here is permanently integrated into the component. You gain consistency from one rig to the next while avoiding the risk of putty deforming, detaching or picking up particles during a session. Your pop-up presentation therefore remains more consistent over time.

The possibility to slightly adjust and trim the bead offers fine-tuning options. By adapting it to your leader you can achieve an extremely precise balance between bait buoyancy and tungsten weight. This extra precision is valuable when targeting wary fish on heavily fished waters.

Finally, this type of component helps simplify your tackle. By replacing several accessories with a single versatile piece, you save time when rigging, reduce handling at the waterside and benefit from a cleaner, more reliable system for long sessions.

Usage tips

To get the most out of the NASH Tungsten Swivel and Knot Bead, start by tying your chod leader in the usual way, using a stiff or coated material and a properly pierced and hooked floating bait. Then slide the tungsten bead onto the leader so it seats against the swivel and the knot.

Adjust the distance between the bead and the hook according to the desired presentation height above the bottom. If necessary, you can very slightly trim the bead to fine-tune the weight applied to the rig and obtain the desired behaviour in the water. Always test in a bucket or at the waterside to check the pop-up's rise rate and the position of the assembly.

This component fits perfectly into a modern approach to carp fishing with chod rigs, whether on silty bottoms, debris-covered areas or vegetation-choked spots. It is recommended to use it with suitable leader bodies and sufficient lead to ensure good self-hooking when the fish takes.

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FAQ

Question 1: Is this tungsten bead reserved for chod rigs?

Answer: It is optimised for chod rigs but can also be used on other stiff or semi-stiff presentations whenever you want to add weight to the terminal section of the leader and control the balance of a floating bait.

Question 2: Can I still add lead putty with this product?

Answer: It is possible, but in most situations the integrated tungsten mass is sufficient. The main benefit of this bead is precisely to limit or eliminate the need for additional putty while keeping very precise buoyancy adjustment.

Question 3: Is this component suitable for beginners in chod rig tying?

Answer: Yes, it greatly simplifies the process. By replacing several accessories with a single easy-to-position tungsten bead, it helps less experienced anglers achieve an effective and tidy presentation quickly, without advanced technical knowledge.