Shock leader?

[lasercat]

Can anyone tell me how much shock leader i should have on my line for beach casting? (i think its called shock leader, i'm new to this beach fishing lark).

Thanks in advance.

[chrisfeeney30]

hey, i use about two lengths of the rod, if your fishing off a height i would use more. But i recon about 2 rod lenghts should be good!

[lasercat]

Thanks, would 50lb line be ok?

[red]

the general rule is 10lb for every ounce of lead so 4oz, 40lb. 5oz, 50lb. some people say to add an extra 10lb also. i usually just use 50lb as i never really go above 5oz.

[lasercat]

Thanks, I dont have anything over 5oz so I will go for the 50lb or 60 just to be safe

[chrisfeeney30]

with a 5oz 50lbs shock is perfect!

[dbrock]

i use the 10lb to 1 once rule and works out fine, just use a good quality shock leader,

[lasercat]

Thanks folks, one last question! what kind of knot should i use to attach the leader to the line?

[donal domeney]

try this one
http://www.stripersonline.com/Pages/Art ... knot.shtml

[lasercat]

Thanks, ill give it a go

[lasercat]

i use the 10lb to 1 once rule and works out fine, just use a good quality shock leader,

Can you recommend any in particular?

[dbrock]

suppose you cant go wrong with sakuma shockleader,

[croppyboy]

i agree sakuma is the bees knees but greased weasel aint to bad either

[lasercat]

sakuma it is, cheers folks