Spodding

[Old school]

Got myself a spod rod and just about to set it up, the reel is filled with 18lb big game.

now the guy I bought them off said he didn’t have a problem casting this to 100 yards without any leader and hitting the clip, 

so my question is do we agree this is ok to do? I’m only casting a small spomb around 60-70 Yard’s max, 

 

[emmcee]

Personally I would always use a shockleader. 45lb quicksilver is always my chosen shockleader.  

[Old school]

I did get buy some greased weasel 40lb what knot do you use? Just been practicing this one?

https://www.avidcarp.com/Articles/Article/261-How-To-Tie-A-Leader-Knot

[commonly]

43 minutes ago, Old school said:

I’m only casting a small spomb around 60-70 Yard’s max, 

 

Forget the small one at that range, go medium or large. You'll have a lot more control on the cast & you won't have to put so much in. 

Imo the small ones are for margins. 

I use the Albright knot to join lines. 

[Old school]

My mistake I have the medium one 👍

[harpz_31]

I always use a shock leader with 10lb mainline to aid casting distance

 

Edited September 13, 2018 by harpz_31

[salokcinnodrog]

I use 15lb mono with a shockleader to get the distance.