Length of leader - rock fishing

[Elbob]

My first proper post here since returning to sea fishing and joining NESA

Does it matter how long the leader is? I was thinking it might reduce the number of snags. Has anyone tried it especially on the kelp with any success? cheers elbob.

 

[lambengland]

As a guide you want 2 rod lengths so that the rod has recovered by the time the knot passes through...

On the rocks kelp i personally would go for 30lb straight through and ditch the leader

 

[Elbob]

Sorry I should have said hook length (still trout fishing). Have been using 40lb straight through. thanks for the reply. cheers, elbob

 

[g-force]

I tend to use them quite long - 3-4ft or so for the hooklength when fishing in heavy kelp, tied about 4-5ft above the sinker.

Gary

 

[lambengland]

Ah makes sense... Yeah thats what id go for gforce.

Also if you arent already switch to pulley rigs which pulls the lead up off the bottom when a fish is hooked

 

[Elbob]

Thanks lads, yes I use pulley rigs, but not sure of the length to make them. I'll try 3ft.