shock leader

[rcalnan]

can i use a tapered shock leader for tournament casting?

[StevieR]

In a word no. Proper diameter shock leaders to be used 0.75mm minimum for 150g,175g, and 0.65mm minimum for 100g,125g, with mimimum 8 odd turns or more on reel when ready to cast.
That is the accepted rules laid down by UKSF and followed by most clubs.

http://uksf.sea-angler.org/rules.html

[rcalnan]

thanks for the help lads