Line/rig

[lukey]

Was Looking at a guys set up last night and he had 20lb line on then a 60lb line on the end about 20ft long why is this? And is it essential I only use a 25lb line straight through

 

[codseeker]

its called a shockleader why it takes the weight of a lead 10lb of line for every ounce of lead you cast out or most use strong leader if a decent fish needs to be handballed up

 

[Beach Boy]

Beach Boy

Beach Boy

Had the same problem when i first started, this is an essential part of shore fishing , learn the knots and be safe.

 

[lukey]

even if i'm using a fixed spool?....

 

[seanyrooroo]

Yes, 25lb line is fine if you're using light leads and only casting a short way. One nick in that line and you'll be armed with a 6oz lead that could kill someone.

 

[lukey]

so would you advise me on putting a 60lb shock leader on the fixed spool.....and is it ok to have the 25lb......

 

[wavy davy]

If your trying to cast distance a 60lb shockleader is a must, you wont need 20 yards though, just enough to go round your spool 3 or 4 times, through to your rig and sinker.

 

[seanyrooroo]

so would you advise me on putting a 60lb shock leader on the fixed spool.....and is it ok to have the 25lb......

Thats fine, if you look on youtube there are plenty of leader knots displayed on there.

 

[lukey]

Teers lads