Shockleaders

[seanp07]

Right this is something i dont use but will need to soon. The main things i want from it and need to know are.

-Flourocarbon.
-sinks like a brick.
-Easy to tie up knot.
-Best breaking strain.

I will be using it like leadcore but longer if you get me. Maybe adding some tubing on it for fish care.

What do you guys reccomend or use?

[andy_s]

ive used 20lb amnesia as my shockleader for years on my mono reals for years with no problems,

but if your after total line concealment i can't reccomend nashy's bullet braid enough, give it time to sink and it will hug the bottom from the rod tip to the lead, 25lb was my favourite strain

hope this helps

[seanp07]

Im after being able to give it the big un aswell mate. Been told the bullet braid is cack for whacking it out.

I will be using it as a leader for all ranges of fishing though. The main reason behind it is because i want to use it as a leader like leadcore and the new esp crystal line im using is mint apart from it snapping everytime i try to compress the rod.

[seanp07]

Nobody got any ideas

[richk]

Originally Posted by seanp07

Im after being able to give it the big un aswell mate. Been told the bullet braid is cack for whacking it out.

I will be using it as a leader for all ranges of fishing though. The main reason behind it is because i want to use it as a leader like leadcore and the new esp crystal line im using is mint apart from it snapping everytime i try to compress the rod.

Not being Funny mate but have you thought about changing your mainline?

[stevemoss]

Originally Posted by richk

Not being Funny mate but have you thought about changing your mainline?

my opinion should be banned...end of!!!

[IanB]

Ive recently switched to Flouro carbon shock leaders and found it spot on, no frap ups or crack offs. I use seagaur in 25lb. which i purchased of ebay.

Seaguar Ace Hard Fluorocarbon Tippet - Fly Fishing Tackle and Fly Fishing Equipment

well recommended.

[seanp07]

I was looking at the fox illusion stuff today and the new incognito stuff. Might have to raid the sea section though

[seanp07]

Originally Posted by richk

Not being Funny mate but have you thought about changing your mainline?

I love the mainline apart from the fact i cant chuck with it. Everything else is spot on

[Big Dave]

I have just started using the Diawa tournament tapered leaders, they are around 12-14lb at one end to allow for easier tying to your main line and goes up to around 35lb for giving it they big chuck.
I think cost about a fiver for four leaders to the spool.
Not had any problems and can definately recommend..........

[seanp07]

Originally Posted by Big Dave

I have just started using the Diawa tournament tapered leaders, they are around 12-14lb at one end to allow for easier tying to your main line and goes up to around 35lb for giving it they big chuck.
I think cost about a fiver for four leaders to the spool.
Not had any problems and can definately recommend..........

Are these flourocarbon though mate. Just i was looking at the esp ones and they stand out like a sore thumb

[Big Dave]

No I don't think they are Sean, but worth looking at because the taper really makes a difference when tying to the main line.

[IanB]

The idea of using floro Dave is it sinks like lead and is almost invisible? fished semi slack should help conceal the last 25 feet up to the lead?

Ive used foox and diawa tapered leaders, you get a slightly smaller knot but cant say ive noticed much difference in distance achieved

[seanp07]

Might have a go with that stuff you said then ian. Cheers for advice guys

[tim childs]

try the sea fishing section of stapeley matey and get som greys leader available in a variety of strains 20-50lb is on large spools and is cheap.best fluorocarbon type leader i've seen so far. hope this helps.