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Clive Evans
Guest
I'm a bit confused here!
I'm using a 60lb(?) shock leader, being a good citizen and potentially saving the lives of countless beach-buddies by avoiding crack-offs.
But I'm fishing rough ground, so I'm advised to use a weaker link to the lead to retrieve the end tackle (and fish hopefully) if the lead gets caught up.
So, how weak a link? 50lb, 40lb,would I be able to pull for a break? 10lb,20lb, would I get the crack-off when casting anyway?
Is there a ratio of line strengths that give the optimum safety factor for both fish and fellow angler?
Your help in this would be appreciated.
I'm using a 60lb(?) shock leader, being a good citizen and potentially saving the lives of countless beach-buddies by avoiding crack-offs.
But I'm fishing rough ground, so I'm advised to use a weaker link to the lead to retrieve the end tackle (and fish hopefully) if the lead gets caught up.
So, how weak a link? 50lb, 40lb,would I be able to pull for a break? 10lb,20lb, would I get the crack-off when casting anyway?
Is there a ratio of line strengths that give the optimum safety factor for both fish and fellow angler?
Your help in this would be appreciated.