80lb line or 80lb shockleader ???

[Codcodcod!]

I agree. I use split rings also.

 

[Mad as a fish]

Easy. Don't use them on the load bearing part of a rig, there is no need to.

I use 80lb rig body with a Breakaway quick link at the bottom to attach my lead and a small 1/0 split ring at the top. A Gemini Rig Clip on the end of my shockleader completes the set-up. Totally safe, no hidden parts to go wrong like you have with swivels and can change rigs in seconds

Hi Malcolm what breaking strain is your main line.

 

[Stewart 1971]

Hi Malcolm what breaking strain is your main line.

Clean ground fishing 15lb main line, tapered leader 18 - 70lb, rig body 80lb.

Mixed ground fishing 20lb main line, 80lb parallel leader, rig body 80lb.

Totally happy to pendulum cast with both these set-ups, the 1/0 split rings are the same ones I use on the field to connect the lead when tournament casting.

Rough ground 35lb straight through, 80lb rig body with rotten bottom, overhead cast only.

 

[Mad as a fish]

Clean ground fishing 15lb main line, tapered leader 18 - 70lb, rig body 80lb.

Mixed ground fishing 20lb main line, 80lb parallel leader, rig body 80lb.

Totally happy to pendulum cast with both these set-ups, the 1/0 split rings are the same ones I use on the field to connect the lead when tournament casting.

Rough ground 35lb straight through, 80lb rig body with rotten bottom, overhead cast only.

Thanks for your reply Malcolm very helpfull

 

[clarky]

Rough ground 35lb straight through, 80lb rig body with rotten bottom, overhead cast only.

Do you not bother with a rubbing leader like mate.