spod shock leader

[carpyian]

im looking at the korda arma kord but don't know if to get the 30lb or the 50lb any help would be greatfull 

[Golden Paws]

Go for the 50 which is what I use. You only need about 30 foot on so it's not going to hinder casting and you've got that safety margin when 'giving it some welly' with a long chuck or casting heavy spods. Attach it with a Mahin knot ( link ) which is sometimes known as a Carrot Knot as it tapers really well and goes through the rings with barely a whisper.

[carpyian]

2 hours ago, Golden Paws said:

Go for the 50 which is what I use. You only need about 30 foot on so it's not going to hinder casting and you've got that safety margin when 'giving it some welly' with a long chuck or casting heavy spods. Attach it with a Mahin knot ( link ) which is sometimes known as a Carrot Knot as it tapers really well and goes through the rings with barely a whisper.

thanks mate 

[commonly]

Agree! The 50lb is good, I use the alright knot though, no issues at all 

[Golden Paws]

I use the Albright Knot for my favoured Combi rigs and they have never let me down. I do prefer the Mahin for Shock Leaders though as it is more streamlined and tapered.

[salokcinnodrog]

If you use braid shockleader do make sure you wear a glove or finger stall.

 

Also remember that braid does NOT stretch much if at all, so crack-offs may be a problem.