Gardner Tackle Covert Buffer Beads XL Green

These Extended Buffer Beads are designed to fully sheath the lead loop and swivel, making them especially effective for helicopter and chod rig setups. By increasing the distance between the swivel and the lead, they help prevent the hook point from catching on the underside of the lead during retrieval, which can dull the hook and reduce hooking efficiency. The extended buffer also plays a key role in maintaining better hook holds with chod rigs, keeping the rig and lead further from the fish’s mouth during the fight. Featuring a smooth, rounded profile, these beads minimize the chances of tangles that often occur when hooklinks wrap around conventional beads or swivels on the cast. Their tough, rubberised construction not only offers durability but also acts as a shock-absorbing cushion, protecting knots or leaders from damage while playing carp. Measuring 30mm in length, these XL Buffer Beads are perfectly suited to modern rigs that demand both performance and subtlety. Each pack contains 12 beads and they are available in low-visibility camo colours including Solid or C-Thru Green and Brown, as well as C-Thru Silt to seamlessly blend with the rest of the Covert terminal tackle range in any water conditions.