Well that's a long thread to read through in one go!
Lots of passionate opinions, some seemingly contradictory. I certainly won't be profering my opinions about barbel as I've only caught one from a river. However I would like to ask if the idea of 20lb hooklengths is common?
Stronger than your mainline seems not to be placing fish as the first consideration.
Also I seafish with 60lb leader when casting 5ozs of lead. No-one appears to be advocating this for the scenarios described as needing so much lead. Would a long length of leader be enough to overcome abrasion, and improve casting?
Lots of passionate opinions, some seemingly contradictory. I certainly won't be profering my opinions about barbel as I've only caught one from a river. However I would like to ask if the idea of 20lb hooklengths is common?
Stronger than your mainline seems not to be placing fish as the first consideration.
Also I seafish with 60lb leader when casting 5ozs of lead. No-one appears to be advocating this for the scenarios described as needing so much lead. Would a long length of leader be enough to overcome abrasion, and improve casting?