attaching shock leader?

[geffski]

any tips on attaching shockleader to my 15lb line on my lil abu? (wot knot)
infact any tips on shockleder full stop!
never used the stuff as all my sea fishing has been done with an easy
50y lob off the beach or peir, boat!. And fresh water / carp fishing, i generaly dont like massive waters and hit margins or stalk.
cheers in advance , as i feel i want a decent chuck at my desposal for the smoothy meet!

[cod head]

try the bimenni twist can be found in a sea angler last year, what month i
cant remember .you want a min of 60 lb shock leader .if you can get hold of the sea angler video they do that knot on it hope this will help.

[Ben]

i use an albright http://www.marinews.com/knot_rigs_detail.php?recordid=3
does the job
you will find it easier if u use tappered leaders although these are alot more pricy

[Rob M]

Like Ben I use the Albright for connecting tapered leaders. This page is useful: http://www.fishwestsussex.co.uk/tipstricks.html

Remember to multiply by 10 depending on what weight your using e.g:

5oz=50lbs
6oz=60lbs etc

Rob

[baitmaster]

oh you better show me that monday rob cause i tye my leaders by doing a granny knot in my leader and a four or 5 turn grinner in the main line

tightlines
kevin

[geffski]

cheers for info lads!

[james]

Just out of curiosity lads seeing as we are on the topic of shockleaders how much do you guys use when fishing??

[Omahayank]

I think its 3x your rod length, but...wait for one of our sea fishing brothers to answer. Search this forum, what i know of sea fishing, I've read on this forum.

[kiwimarty]

Originally Posted by baitmaster

oh you better show me that monday rob cause i tye my leaders by doing a granny knot in my leader and a four or 5 turn grinner in the main line

tightlines
kevin

I use the same not as you Kev.

As for the amount of leader my general rule is two rod lengths and four or five turns on the reel.

As for tapered leaders, I have yet to find a brand with good knot strength and believe me, i've just about tried them all.

Hope this helps.

Kiwi.

[kiwimarty]

Just thought of something else.

If using a multi reel, make sure the knot is tied to the left or right of the spool as the leader knot can make a right ole' mess of you thumb when the spool is released.

Kiwi.