Leader
Shock leader
How to fish a shock leader for Spinning, Bottom Fishing, Surfcasting.
Characteristics
-
Visibility
Medium
-
Abrasion
High
-
Stretch
High
-
Sink rate
Slow
-
Memory
Medium
-
Habitats
Saltwater, Brackish
-
Methods
Spinning, Bottom Fishing, Surfcasting
Thick shock section
Heavy diameter line absorbs casting impact and resists abrasion.
Join
Secure knot connects the heavy leader material to the main line.
What fish can you catch with a shock leader?
What is a shock leader used for?
A shock leader is a thick mono or tapered section that takes the cast. Carp shock is heavy (around 0.65 to 0.75 mm), not thin fluorocarbon.
How is a shock leader different from similar gear?
It is a casting and playing shock, not a stealth fluoro tip. Surfcasting and carp both use this type.
When should you use a shock leader?
Use it for surfcasting and carp work when a heavy lead or a hard run would snap the main at the knot.
What problems does a shock leader solve?
It stops a crack-off on the cast and gives a thicker rubbing length in the wash or the weed.
Shock leader size chart
Common sizes and ratings for this part of the kit.
- 0.65 mm 22.5 kg 900 cm
- 0.7 mm 27 kg 1,000 cm
- 0.75 mm 36 kg 1,200 cm