What BS Line to use ?

Message

#1 Post by **flynnboy** » Fri Sep 11, 2009 6:37 pm

Hi again guys, sorry, loads of questions :lol:

When choosing a BS what would be the norm' for pier fishing - something like 10lb ?

FB

#2 Post by **doggie3131** » Fri Sep 11, 2009 7:05 pm

again depends where you are fishing, i would use 15lb as i would fish over mixed ground usually!!but i have a reel loaded with 8lb line for mullet. and one loaded with 30lb for conger and huss,so it would depend on the species you are fishing for,and the ground you normally fish over!

#3 Post by **flynnboy** » Fri Sep 11, 2009 8:06 pm

Well I'm just talking about fishing from piers for mack and Pollack and whatever else happens to come along........ what do you reckon to be on thy safe side 10 - 15 lb ?

#4 Post by **ian 123** » Fri Sep 11, 2009 8:46 pm

hey, is the ground your fishing snaggy or is it just clean sand? cheers

#5 Post by **doggie3131** » Fri Sep 11, 2009 9:08 pm

id say fifteen to be on the safe size,and dont forget a shockleader,10lb per oz of lead,e.g.3oz lead, 30lb breaking strain, the length of your rod and 8 turns on the reel.

#6 Post by **flynnboy** » Fri Sep 11, 2009 9:39 pm

ian 123 wrote:hey, is the ground your fishing snaggy or is it just clean sand? cheers

Snaggy - bladdedrwrack/rocks

#7 Post by **flynnboy** » Fri Sep 11, 2009 9:42 pm

doggie3131 wrote:id say fifteen to be on the safe size,and dont forget a shockleader,10lb per oz of lead,e.g.3oz lead, 30lb breaking strain, the length of your rod and 8 turns on the reel.

What's a 'shockleader' and what does 'the length of your rod and 8 turns on the reel' mean ?

#8 Post by **zeke** » Sat Sep 12, 2009 10:51 am

flynnboy wrote:
doggie3131 wrote:id say fifteen to be on the safe size,and dont forget a shockleader,10lb per oz of lead,e.g.3oz lead, 30lb breaking strain, the length of your rod and 8 turns on the reel.

What's a 'shockleader' and what does 'the length of your rod and 8 turns on the reel' mean ?

shockleader is a line stronger breaking strain than your main line which acts as a shock absorber when the rod is fully compressed.

#9 Post by **ian 123** » Sat Sep 12, 2009 1:21 pm

I would also go for 15 lb, hope this helps

#10 Post by **flynnboy** » Sat Sep 12, 2009 2:21 pm

Thanks guys

FB

Sea Angling Ireland

What BS Line to use ?

What BS Line to use ?

Re: What BS Line to use ?

Re: What BS Line to use ?

Re: What BS Line to use ?

Re: What BS Line to use ?

Re: What BS Line to use ?

Re: What BS Line to use ?

Re: What BS Line to use ?

Re: What BS Line to use ?

Re: What BS Line to use ?