Shockleader question

[tandcphoto]

I have been away from sea fishing for a good number of years and never really bothered with shock leaders when I was a kid. I am looking to come back to the beachcasting world and have a few questions.

I understand the need for a shock leader but does the line used in the rig need to be of the same line weight (as the shock leader), if not then whats the point of the shockleader as the rig line is surely the weakest point.

Thanks

Tom

[maghouse]

Hi Tom - welcome to the forum ..

Re your question - yes exactly right - the rig body needs to be of the same or greater strength than the shockleader - generally if you use 60lb shock & 60lb rig body - you will be fine - make sure your swivels are 60lb or greater of course !

[tandcphoto]

Thanks for that. Also good point about the swivel, wouldnt have occurred to me...DOH.

Thanks

Tom

[cod head]

gerrys of morecambe do some superb swivels they are power swivels size 10/100lbs also v.small price£3.50 for 50

[upnorth1]

Berkeley do by far the best swivels on the market....wouldn't see me using anything else.....100lb. test and 144 for £11.50. I never, ever worry when using these swivels...

[tandcphoto]

Thanks for that. Morecombe isnt too far but can anyone recommend the best tackle dealer on the Fylde coast, I know of tweo, one in Cleveleys (West Coast tackle) and one in Fleetwood (in a bike shop) but dont know which would be the best for a novice to get the best advice and not get ripped off with stuff I dont actually need.

Tom

[upnorth1]

Rutherfords Angling - Sea Fishing Tackle / Sea Fishing Tackle Match Specialist - Sunderland, North East England

Andy now does mail order, so either give him a bell, or just go to his website..

0191 5654183

hope this helps..

[Fisherdan]

ultima's line is a 6 complete shockleaders. into a spool. hard to explain realy. but when there is too much line for shockleader. i use the shockleader for rigs. berkley should have some good lines.

[dobbin]

ive given up using shockleader I now use braid right through. it is expensive though.