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[GillzNfinz925]

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whats a shock leader??

[johnyee1]

Anyone have any thoughts on shock leaders? I was thinking of using a 50-80lb shock leader tied to 25lb mono but I've tested uni-uni and blood knot and the knot strength was pretty weak so I currently use a long leader from swivel to hook.

[BIG_ONE]

I hooked onto one this past weekend up by Knights Landing. I was fighting with it for about ten minutes. Just as when I was reeling him to be snared, he started to spin and next thing I know my line snapped off. It might've been due to the diamonds on his spine. I was uisng 80lb power pro braid with a wire leader. Has this ever happened anyone? Any suggestions on how to prevent this from happening again? Maybe let him run longer to tire it out? It didn't seem like it was ready to give up.

Longer leader, which is why I always use at least a 3ft leader in case of a death roll. I've snapped fish off of 80lbs test before, so take it easy and let him run. Once you draw him up closer to shore, loosen up the drag more than the normal drag setting on the run. The reason is because if he decides to take off like a plane, it will not absorb the shock and that will snap it off. Keep playing until he bellies up near you, then he is all yours. If he slowly tires out without bellying up and just lay up on the bank, then more than likely he's done as well.
At least you hooked him, just need to wet the line some more for another one to hit.

[Eastbay21]

I hooked onto one this past weekend up by Knights Landing. I was fighting with it for about ten minutes. Just as when I was reeling him to be snared, he started to spin and next thing I know my line snapped off. It might've been due to the diamonds on his spine. I was uisng 80lb power pro braid with a wire leader. Has this ever happened anyone? Any suggestions on how to prevent this from happening again? Maybe let him run longer to tire it out? It didn't seem like it was ready to give up.

[BIG_ONE]

Daiwa samurai braid has never failed me!! If you are snaping line on a hook set you need new line!

Nope, it has nothing to do with new line. It has something to do with shock absorbent that braided lines cannot handle. The thinner they are, the less they can absorb the shock. Just like snapping off 20lbs braid on 1 oz sinkers. Must set on a swing, not a hard jerk over the fence...

[STURIPER]

While that somewhat may be true, it varies greatly...seriously IMO. Like snapping 50lbs test on a hook set with 12 oz on the end of your line. Sometimes adrenaline gets real crazy ya' know?

Daiwa samurai braid has never failed me!! If you are snaping line on a hook set you need new line!

[BIG_ONE]

50 lbs fishes better! over the years i have hooked and landed hundreds of sturgeon with no problems. If you know how to use the rod and reel correctly you wont have an issue!

While that somewhat may be true, it varies greatly...seriously IMO. Like snapping 50lbs test on a hook set with 12 oz on the end of your line. Sometimes adrenaline gets real crazy ya' know?

[STURIPER]

50 lbs fishes better! over the years i have hooked and landed hundreds of sturgeon with no problems. If you know how to use the rod and reel correctly you wont have an issue!

[thukidad]

Also if you think 100lb braid is significantly more abrasion resistant than 50lb braid, your kidding your self. 12lb mono is more abrasion resistant than 100lb braid.

Just keep in mind that 100 lbs braid is useless around rocks.

[FishKiller 37]

i've used 12lb mono, 20lb braid, 30lb braid, 50 and 65lb braid. they have been fine. Why would you need 100lb braid? 50lb doesn't cut into the spool. I personally use 65lb braid because I can fit a 300yd spool perfectly on my shimano but would not hesitate to use 50lb or 30lb for that matter. I top it off with a 50lb leader. Off the bank, you want the thinnest line your comfortable with for

1.) Casting Distance
2.) Less line drift/drag with current.

50lb is PLENTY PLENTY. dont waste your money. If you have ever had a perfect snag with 50lb braid were the hook is on a tree and you pull back as though you have a fish. You'll break your rod before you break your line.

Also if you think 100lb braid is significantly more abrasion resistant than 50lb braid, your kidding your self. 12lb mono is more abrasion resistant than 100lb braid.

Too each his own but I don't want to loose a 300lbs fish if that day comes.