Shock leaders

[jh92]

When using a tapered shock leader, how many times/fish can you use it for until it needs changing? 

Looking at the esp 15lb - 40lb tapered shock leaders 👍

[yonny]

Just now, jh92 said:

Looking at the esp 15lb - 40lb tapered shock leaders 👍

I use these. I've used the same ones for 3 seasons now. They last longer than you need to worry about buddy.

[jh92]

11 minutes ago, yonny said:

I use these. I've used the same ones for 3 seasons now. They last longer than you need to worry about buddy.

Thanks mate I will get some ordered. Just so I'm on the same page, you didn't reattach the leader with a fresh knot after a fish or anything? 

 

[yonny]

4 minutes ago, jh92 said:

Thanks mate I will get some ordered. Just so I'm on the same page, you didn't reattach the leader with a fresh knot after a fish or anything? 

I keep them set up ready to go at all times mate. They stay on the rods. No need to re-tie.

Edited September 14, 2022 by yonny

[jh92]

1 minute ago, yonny said:

I keep them set up ready to go at all times mate. They stay on the rods. No need to re-tie.

Thanks mate I wasnt sure if the knot weakened after each fish etc. 

That's cool though I set should last me a while then 👍

[salokcinnodrog]

5 hours ago, jh92 said:

When using a tapered shock leader, how many times/fish can you use it for until it needs changing? 

Looking at the esp 15lb - 40lb tapered shock leaders 👍

I have used tapered leaders for sea fishing, and the leader lasts multiple sessions. I would suggest checking it every time you reel in, habit for me, but mussels, gravel etc, can take chunks out of your line.

 

[jh92]

On 14/09/2022 at 17:58, salokcinnodrog said:

I have used tapered leaders for sea fishing, and the leader lasts multiple sessions. I would suggest checking it every time you reel in, habit for me, but mussels, gravel etc, can take chunks out of your line.

 

Thanks mate I will keep an eye on them. 

My esp ones are in the post but picked up some korda sub line ones from a shop. I'm quite chuffed with them I'm now hitting 30 wraps with ease 👍 could probably go even further but I will lose all accuracy 😂

I do have question for anyone that does fish at distance. What is the best sort of rig to be using? 

At the moment I'm using a blowback rig with a 20mm/16mm snowman bait. Size 4 korda krank x hook with esp tungsten loaded semi stiff braid, about 9" long. It's what was doing the business at 20 wraps but wondering if I should use a stiffer boom section? 

[salokcinnodrog]

4 hours ago, jh92 said:

Thanks mate I will keep an eye on them. 

My esp ones are in the post but picked up some korda sub line ones from a shop. I'm quite chuffed with them I'm now hitting 30 wraps with ease 👍 could probably go even further but I will lose all accuracy 😂

I do have question for anyone that does fish at distance. What is the best sort of rig to be using? 

At the moment I'm using a blowback rig with a 20mm/16mm snowman bait. Size 4 korda krank x hook with esp tungsten loaded semi stiff braid, about 9" long. It's what was doing the business at 20 wraps but wondering if I should use a stiffer boom section? 

If you are happy with it, and it doesn't tangle then stick with it.