Shockleader for uptide rod?

hagwag · Member Joined: Jul 15, 2008 Posts: 42 Location: Caerphilly

I'm guessing that I do need to use one?

Using 20lb ML so is 60lb about right for the SL?

Also using a 9'6" rod I need 19'2" of SL i.e. twice the rod lenght?

Don · Posted: Sat Oct 18, 2008 9:50 pm Post subject:

Depends what lead you're casting (10lbs breaking strain for every oz of lead tends to be the rule of thumb ie. 6oz = 60lb).

As for length of shockleader, I tend to use 6 turns on the reel (when about to cast).

Hope this helps.

Don

rabbi2 · Posted: Sun Oct 19, 2008 7:22 am Post subject:

If your not giving it your useual welly then the shockleader braking strain could be reduce slightly. keith big grin

sniggle · Posted: Sun Oct 19, 2008 8:09 am Post subject:

I agree with rab 40lb rather than 60lb , depending on what you are after if its tope you will need heavier. You will probably only need a short cast and 40 lb will be ok up to 8oz. 20-25 ft length will be fine , use a leader even if downtiding , it takes all the wear and tear and its good to have a few turns of heavy line back on the reel when that big fish is being netted.

Don · Posted: Sun Oct 19, 2008 6:29 pm Post subject:

Call me old school (but I prefer better safe than sorry - particularly as the latest leaders are much reduced in diameter!).

Don

sniggle · Posted: Sun Oct 19, 2008 7:08 pm Post subject:

Hi don , call me a tight fisted old git but i buy cheap stretchy mono for leaders and use lower b/s to keep the knot size down . sniggle

rozzerman · Member Joined: Oct 14, 2008 Posts: 25

What knots do you use to tie on the shockleader to the mail line?