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Post by pjl83 on Dec 9, 2009 21:55:03 GMT
I've never used it myself. I've always tied straight from main line onto rig. What's ur general thoughts? brand, size, length etc...... pro's and cons?
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Post by solehunter on Dec 9, 2009 22:16:12 GMT
I've never used it myself. I've always tied straight from main line onto rig. What's ur general thoughts? brand, size, length etc...... pro's and cons? Greased weasle do some good ones as do ultima, its about the only product of ultima i like  though it can be a little `stiff `. I have only really been using it for the past 2 years and only put it on if i am thinking of really belting a bait out. The best thing about it for me is the confidence it gives you when really putting your back into a big cast with a big bait. I`m no torno caster by any means, but with the added confidence of no chance of a crack off, you will send it out a lot further. Three of four turns around your reel and enough hanging off the rod is ample. I use 4 arm spans for a 13ft rod.  |
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Post by spud on Dec 9, 2009 22:16:49 GMT
i use berkley big game 50lb nice and supple and a lot cheaper than leaders. use them all the time a lot safer than just using 18lb line only. also acts as a rubbing line
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Post by eccles on Dec 9, 2009 22:37:28 GMT
I habitually use a low diameter 20lb mainline which has proved fairly tough over the last few years so I if I am just lobbing out a 3 or 4 oz sinker I don't bother. However if I am expecting to use a 4 or 5 oz sinker and power casting it 100 yds or more (airialised OTG in my case), I do use a 50lb shockleader, usually greased weasel which is tied on with an allbright knot. Although I can't recall the last time I had a crack off, I feel a lot safer with said SL. Interestingly, my mate uses the same line as I do, always with a 3 oz sinker and he gives it a hell of a belt sometimes (hatteras style) but never has a crackoff.
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Post by eddiec on Dec 9, 2009 23:25:23 GMT
I normally use daiwa tournament shock leader which is tapered 16 to 65lb line. Seems ok to me and as its tapered you get a tidy small knot  |
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Post by solehunter on Dec 9, 2009 23:36:57 GMT
I normally use daiwa tournament shock leader which is tapered 16 to 65lb line. Seems ok to me and as its tapered you get a tidy small knot How long is the taper to taper on spools of that ed? |
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Post by eddiec on Dec 9, 2009 23:42:01 GMT
It costa around £6
Designed at 13m (43ft) long and made
from extra strong mono with high impact
shock resistance. The profile starts with
9m (30ft) of 0.8mm (65lbs) and tapers
over the remaining 4m (13ft) down to
0.37mm (16lbs).
Available in fluorescent Orange
Five leaders per spool
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Post by pjl83 on Dec 9, 2009 23:47:14 GMT
just found some orange 65lb grease weesel (40 mtrs) on ebay for £3.50 delivered. Gotta be worth using at that price The only thing I'm thinking is that on snaggy ground it's just more money that you throw away everytime u get snagged :confused: |
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Post by cuckoo on Dec 9, 2009 23:50:26 GMT
just found some orange 65lb grease weesel (40 mtrs) on ebay for £3.50 delivered. Gotta be worth using at that price The only thing I'm thinking is that on snaggy ground it's just more money that you throw away everytime u get snagged  More money saved on the loss of end gear with the heavier leader scrooge  |
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Post by eddiec on Dec 9, 2009 23:56:58 GMT
just found some orange 65lb grease weesel (40 mtrs) on ebay for £3.50 delivered. Gotta be worth using at that price The only thing I'm thinking is that on snaggy ground it's just more money that you throw away everytime u get snagged Is the postage much :confused: as it is that price in the local shops anyway |
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Post by cuckoo on Dec 10, 2009 0:00:06 GMT
pm forum member speedmaster2 (phil) im sure he had some bulk spools going cheap |
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Post by pjl83 on Dec 10, 2009 0:08:11 GMT
just found some orange 65lb grease weesel (40 mtrs) on ebay for £3.50 delivered. Gotta be worth using at that price The only thing I'm thinking is that on snaggy ground it's just more money that you throw away everytime u get snagged Is the postage much as it is that price in the local shops anyway i think it was £3 with 50p for postage! |
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Post by pjl83 on Dec 10, 2009 0:09:57 GMT
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Post by basskingfifteen on Dec 10, 2009 6:05:21 GMT
just buy a 4oz spool of mono ...berkley big games good or even cheap £2.50 a spool sea strike will last ages 50 or 60lb ...........proper shockleader doesnt do a better job .......it is what it is .........thick line some stretch a bit more than others ,but fishing casts aint gona make a jot of ;D will put a pic up of knot...........safe as houses and tiny |
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Post by lonis on Dec 10, 2009 8:31:28 GMT
65lb grease weasel!!!!! are you sure???
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though it can be a little `stiff `. I have only really been using it for the past 2 years and only put it on if i am thinking of really belting a bait out. The best thing about it for me is the confidence it gives you when really putting your back into a big cast with a big bait. I`m no torno caster by any means, but with the added confidence of no chance of a crack off, you will send it out a lot further. Three of four turns around your reel and enough hanging off the rod is ample. I use 4 arm spans for a 13ft rod. 
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