shockleader
- Thread starter adam123
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Wheyaye, It does the self same job - it's the breaking strain that's important.
Fluorescent mono and 'fancy names' at riduculous prices are designed to catch anglers not fish.
Stick with your cheapo - Tight lines.
Drof
codandchips
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if i have 2 use shocker i use taperd
Geordie_G
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if your doing casting events on a field then go for the expensive tapered stuff. For every day fishing normal mono is ideal, especially off tackle hugry marks. I use a large spool of ultima powerflex 70lb as my leader and rig body. Large spool of it 4 £5! In clear or orange. G
sless
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i was at kirkleatham a while ago and i was using tapered shock leader
a bloke said that it should not be used
ps
i use 50 lb daiwa tournament for my shock leader on piers
and tapered on beaches
willywetegg
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I've never used the tapered shock leader, I might be wrong but I just can't work out how it can be as strong where it is thinner. As I say it's just me but I wouldn't feel safe with the stuff.
Jim.
Jim.
willywetegg
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Cheer's Alan, that's the way I always looked at it too. I have used both shockleader and ordinary mono over the years, the only problem I have found with some mono's is they have been a bit on the stiff side. That said, most of them have been fine. The best stuff I ever used was Ron Thompson shockleader. I bought a big spool of it for only six quid and the owner of the tackle shop said there would be no more as it had been a mistake in making it that big. I wished I had bought a lot more of it as it is finished now.
I always use a very long shock leader whether I am on a pier or a beach so it can work out very expensive using the likes of Greased Weasle or anything like that. I always like my leader on the reel before it comes out of the water, especially if the sea is rough, it is something I have done for quite a few years now.
Jim.
I always use a very long shock leader whether I am on a pier or a beach so it can work out very expensive using the likes of Greased Weasle or anything like that. I always like my leader on the reel before it comes out of the water, especially if the sea is rough, it is something I have done for quite a few years now.
Jim.
harry barker
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The taper shock leader quite safe..say 60lb taper to 15lb the lenght of the 60lb is the same dia for say 25ft then it tapers to 15lb so when using a 60lb taper shock leader its strength is 60lb the rest of the 15lb is on the spool of the reel.
willywetegg
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Cheer's for that Harry, as I say it's just me and with using the extra length leaders they would be no good for me mate.
Jim.
Jim.
harry barker
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Very true Jim,taper shock leader are at there best fishing say 15or18lb main line on clean beaches.
Then they become very useful because it's only joined to the main running line by a small knot less chance of weed pick up,also you don't get that rattle of the large knot on running out of the rings.
Big advantage with the fixed spool reels.
I just wish they were a bit cheaper I would use tapers all the time.
Then they become very useful because it's only joined to the main running line by a small knot less chance of weed pick up,also you don't get that rattle of the large knot on running out of the rings.
Big advantage with the fixed spool reels.
I just wish they were a bit cheaper I would use tapers all the time.
willywetegg
Administrator
Yes Harry, there is nothing worse when you are fishing by yourself and you get a decent fish, then you get your leader knot to the end ring and it won't go through for weed.
Jim.
Jim.
No good for the 16 and 17ft rods Harry.
A mate was using them on a 17ft rod with braid next to me last year,he kept wondering why he was cracking off when casting.
Turned out the heavier part of the leader did,nt reach the reel.
paulthespark
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why is it infinitely better.
BITE!!!!!!
Active member
its say 60lbs from your sinker all the way down your rod length and a couple turns on the reel, after that its tapers down to a smaller diameter so you get a smaller knot. ive not used it but quite like the idea. hope this helps.
merry christmas
Paul.
