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Post by MiloB on Jul 22, 2009 5:56:51 GMT
could someone tell me how to tie shockleader. also does it affect your casting when it goes through the eyes of your rod?
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Post by abuc4 on Jul 22, 2009 6:24:25 GMT
page 7 this thread at the bottom in KNOTS scroll down theres a few links eddie put in m8e
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Post by basskingfifteen on Jul 22, 2009 6:33:30 GMT
could someone tell me how to tie shockleader. also does it affect your casting when it goes through the eyes of your rod? you will maybe hear a small noise milo,thats ok but the biggest problem you may have will be the leader knot catching on the level wind of your reel mate, a tapered leader will give a smaller knot but they are more expensive........... if you do use normal leader as you dont use heavy leads 40lb breaking strain will be fine........ |
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Post by eccles on Jul 22, 2009 7:06:23 GMT
I have used the Allbright knot for the past few years - relatively slim and very reliable in my experience. I only do shockleaders when doing distance casting however, my use of 20 lb BS for mainline means I can get away without it for "lobs" up to around 60 yds.
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