Line strength

[jhock]

Hi guys,

can any one tell me what the lightest line you can use on 2.25 tc rod would be?

[NICK R]

It would depend on your situation , Distance of cast If it was a weedy water , clay or gravel bottom etc etc. plus what size lead being used
For eg i use 8lb when distance fishing with a 50lb shock leader
normal fishing i use 12/15lb max, matched with a max 15lb hook link

[welsh wizzard]

you use shockleader in freshwater fishing?

[Portland Pirate]

Originally Posted by welsh wizzard

you use shockleader in freshwater fishing?

Makes sense to me, especially if you are using 8lb line.

[welsh wizzard]

ive never heard of this done before and have only recently taken up coarse fishing again (2 days ago infact) please explain more

[NICK R]

If fishing at distance ,ie 1oo yds plus i only use like i said 8lb line .i use a shock leader for the same reason as in any other type of fishing .where a lead is used.
I use 4 oz leads and if a crack off /line snap happened at the speed the lead was traveling it would travel for miles ,so i am preventing this and hopefully the guy/girl on the opposite bank will not get a lead travelling towards the at 200mph