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03-19-2006, 02:41 AM
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It's about respect baby!
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: ri
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standard = leader weight=3x line weight
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leader weight 80lb line weight = 20lb
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leader weight 15lb line weight =14lbs
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20-8lb tapered leader no tippet.  |
Domination takes full concentration..
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03-19-2006, 07:23 AM
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Location: SOCO
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That must be the "new" math?  |
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03-19-2006, 07:38 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: New Haven Ct
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I always just double my line test. 20= 40#leader ,15=30#leader 10=20#leader,and always mono to floro.I don't like going to heavy as your knots are more likily to fail and I stay away from the stiff leaders like seagar alot of people like it,I dont.I used varvas for awhile but can't get it no more.Now I'am using frog hair and like that doesn't cost as much as some others,and holds knots well.
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03-19-2006, 02:05 PM
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Location: Cumberland,RI
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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.
On the beaches I use 35 LB Spectron and a 30 LB leader. In the Canal I use 50 LB spectron and either 50 LB Ande pink or 60 LB ande green as the green is IGFA line and breaks at most at 60 while the pink , breaks at least at 50 and actually more like 65. average.
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Saltheart
Custom Crafted Rods by Saltheart
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03-19-2006, 02:35 PM
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It's about respect baby!
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Location: ri
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Domination takes full concentration..
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03-19-2006, 03:11 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Here and There Seasonally
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Vic, you're gonna be the Next IGFA record holder, aren't you? You sure are preparing for it! Fish like a machine AND know the rules! Bravo!
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He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he violates this duty, he establishes a precedent that will reach to himself.
Thomas Paine
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03-19-2006, 03:22 PM
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It's about respect baby!
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: ri
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Domination takes full concentration..
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03-19-2006, 04:39 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: jerseyshore
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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.
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