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NIB · 03-19-2006, 04:39 PM

For shock leaders , the rule of thumb is 10 pounds test for every ounce cast. So if you are doing 4 OZ jigs , the leader should be at least 40 LB test. [/QUOTE]

So guys throwin 8 an bait shoul be usin a 120lb shock leader.I think if u went to hatteras an did a survey u would find that not to be the case.
My point is there is no rule of thumb in todays fishing.it's a thinkin mans sport.Simple logic has a big role.Some get it I guess, an some don't.Its like saying a 108 L is good for stripers.That is true but if u Take the lure weight ratings from Lamiglass u will be a bit shocked thats why they don't make em in production rods anymore they where gettin to many back broken. It is a fine striper rod sure. But a Light rod.One that will leave u severly undergunned in alot of circumstances.Some one asks a question an I try to give a answer to make them think. I cover alot of bases.Then someone says its a fine rod.Wells there's more to it then that.Sorry if this sounds like a rant.

03-19-2006, 04:39 PM	#8
NIB Registered User iTrader: (0) Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: jerseyshore Posts: 4,949	For shock leaders , the rule of thumb is 10 pounds test for every ounce cast. So if you are doing 4 OZ jigs , the leader should be at least 40 LB test. [/QUOTE] So guys throwin 8 an bait shoul be usin a 120lb shock leader.I think if u went to hatteras an did a survey u would find that not to be the case. My point is there is no rule of thumb in todays fishing.it's a thinkin mans sport.Simple logic has a big role.Some get it I guess, an some don't.Its like saying a 108 L is good for stripers.That is true but if u Take the lure weight ratings from Lamiglass u will be a bit shocked thats why they don't make em in production rods anymore they where gettin to many back broken. It is a fine striper rod sure. But a Light rod.One that will leave u severly undergunned in alot of circumstances.Some one asks a question an I try to give a answer to make them think. I cover alot of bases.Then someone says its a fine rod.Wells there's more to it then that.Sorry if this sounds like a rant.