Totally new to sea fishing - portsmouth area

Member Joined: Apr 08, 2007 Posts: 98

I'm going down to eastney beach tomorrow, for the 5.15 high tide....gonna use mackerel and salami....will let you know how I get on...big beach...hard to know where to fish...although, near the toilets is always a good idea big grin

Member Joined: Sep 03, 2007 Posts: 32

blakdog wrote:

Shock leader strength is dependant on the weight you will be casting.....10lb breaking strain for every ounce of lead....so it may be a little bit light if you intend to use 5 or 6 oz leads.

But you are still light years ahead of many beginners in that you have a shock leader and have actually thought about it winking

hey blackdog... i am new to saltwater fishing, i fished freshwater for 20 odd years so i am not a complete spoon, shockleaders are used in freshwater specimin fishing too.. i am casting 4 oz ledgers at the moment so i think i am ok for now

Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 4:30 pm

Personally mate I prefer 18 to 20 lb main line with all the broken shell and shingle we have round here. OK for sandy/muddy areas but Pompey and Hayling beaches need something which will stand up to a bit more punishment in my opinion. May I suggest that you go with yr 15 lb for the moment but check it out after say a couple of dozen outings and see if it looks a bit fragile in places.

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eccles wrote:

Personally mate I prefer 18 to 20 lb main line with all the broken shell and shingle we have round here. OK for sandy/muddy areas but Pompey and Hayling beaches need something which will stand up to a bit more punishment in my opinion. May I suggest that you go with yr 15 lb for the moment but check it out after say a couple of dozen outings and see if it looks a bit fragile in places.

Most east Coast anglers wouldn't risk their line that long and we mostly have sandy or a mud seabed here. suprise

If you leave it on for a couple of dozen sessions you'll be asking for problems....as it will have been stretched and twisted even if it hasn't had to deal with the rough stuff.

As soon as your line feels "lumpy"...get rid and put on some new stuff. You'll soon know if you've left it too long as you'll suddenly find you wont be able to tie a leader knot without it snapping on you.