Shock lead for surf fishing
Apr 13, 2021 20:48:12 #
CraigG
Loc: Ocean View Delaware
I just spooled two Penn Battle III reels with 30lb braid and am wondering about the need for a shock lead. I have some 50lb mono I can use but I'll be surf fishing with little to no abrasion on rocks or other obstacles. I've read differing opinions on the need for a shock lead and am curious what some of you might offer from hands on experience.
Apr 13, 2021 20:54:37 #
Apr 13, 2021 21:11:35 #
Apr 13, 2021 21:28:05 #
hang on sloopy
Loc: oakford,pa.bucks,co.
when I used only braid in the surf it would get all twisted up even with a swivel , a leader provides a little stiffness though a ruff surf can have its way with you , tight lines help
Apr 14, 2021 08:47:46 #
I always use a shock k eader on my surf rods with bait. Makes landing a bigger fish a lot easier. If you try to grab the braid in and the fush jdrks the line you stand a good chance of getting cut by the braid. Plugging rods get a shorter version, but same idea. Standard length of leader is 2 rod lengths plus 4 or 5 wraps on the reel.
Apr 14, 2021 14:48:41 #
Apr 14, 2021 14:50:16 #
bapabear
Loc: Blaine, Washington
I still use extra limp mono in the surf. It casts as far as I need and eliminates a lot of frustration. Most people cast pass the fish on the Pacific Coast anyway. I can not address the East Coast fish patterns for lack of experience there.
Apr 14, 2021 15:23:39 #
I have always used a shock leader while surf fishing but the pound test used was based on the weight of the lure or lead used to hold bottom when bait fishing. I can’t ever recall using anything heavier than 40 lb and that was rare, most of the time I used 30 lb mono and when targeting
stripers, fluorocarbon.
stripers, fluorocarbon.
Apr 14, 2021 18:49:34 #
I use 40# simply because I need 6 Oz sinkers to load my rod and usually need it fir current anyway. I've snapped of rigs using 30 mono after 4 or 5 casts.
Apr 14, 2021 18:49:36 #
I use 40# simply because I need 6 Oz sinkers to load my rod and usually need it fir current anyway. I've snapped of rigs using 30 mono after 4 or 5 casts.
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