What size shock leader should I use?

Here’s a general rule of thumb to help you decide what size line to use for your shock leader: For every ounce of lead, use 10 lbs of shock leader. For example, if you’re using a 3 oz weight, use a 30 lb shock leader. If you’re using a 4 oz weight, use a 40 lb shock leader.

What is a shock leader?

A surf fishing shock leader is a heavy line extension (typically 80 lb monofilament) added to the main fishing line in order to absorb the massive stress you create when loading the rod. The shock leader should measure around 27-30 feet and be tied to the main line using a small solid knot.

How long should a SPOD shock leader be?

What’s the best length of shock leader I should use with a 12ft spod rod. 18-20ft or measure it yourself, 3 wraps on the spool and the spod at spigot. I normally do the 4 turns 2. 18-20ft or measure it yourself, 3 wraps on the spool and the spod at spigot.

How long should a shock leader be carp?

If using mono main line then I tend to use 30lb B/S shock leader that is long enough to go from around 6 feet from the top of my rod down to about 7 or 8 turns on the reel spool.

Can you use main line as leader?

When it comes to what leader material to use you can either go with fluorocarbon or monofilament. If you’re using mono as your main fishing line then you’d most likely want to use a mono leader. There are a few exceptions though. The first is when you’re fishing ultra-clear water and the fish are easily spooked.

Can you use braid as a shock leader?

There are several reasons to use a shock leader when fishing in salt water. This is even more so when using the new braided lines. One of the big advantages of braid is that it is much thinner than mono of the same pound test.

Do you need a shock leader for marker?

We recommend that you use a 30lb Arma-Kord shock leader to take the force of the cast; you can attach this using a back-to-back grinner knot.

How big of a shock leader do I Need?

For example, if you’re using a 3 oz weight, use a 30 lb shock leader. If you’re using a 4 oz weight, use a 40 lb shock leader. As far as the length goes, use 2-3 rod lengths plus 4-5 rotations around the spool.

When to use a shock leader for fishing?

And finally, to connect your shock leader to your mainline, use the double uni knot as demonstrated in the video above. If you’re fishing with light line and you’re using heavy leads, or you’re on a beach with rocky or shelly bottom, you probably want to use a shock leader to decrease the odds of your line breaking.

What’s the best colour for a shock leader?

High visibility leaders in orange or yellow are favoured on the casting field so that a crack-off stands out and can be picked up, but on the beach we plump for grey or clear line, especially in calm daylight conditions. Another bone of contention is the length of the leader.

When to use light braid or shock leader?

If you’re really looking for some long casting distance, I recommend using light braid with a shock leader. This combo is great for maximizing casting distance while decreasing the chances of your line breaking (either from abrasion or tension caused by tossing a heavy lead out).

What size shock leader should I use? Here’s a general rule of thumb to help you decide what size line to use for your shock leader: For every ounce of lead, use 10 lbs of shock leader. For example, if you’re using a 3 oz weight, use a 30 lb shock leader. If you’re using…