Is 20 lb monofilament too heavy?

[Hesser]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=Xk_VUb-dOQo

[agdodge4x4]

What knot do you guys like to affix shock leader to 15lb mono? Albright?

[H.Maier]

I done fixed it fer ya - just a lil' bit. Sorry, I just couldn't resist my urge.

LMAO.

[Hesser]

20# braid with 20# skocker on spin cast and 12# or 15# with shocker on baitcast. 18-24" shocker with the right knot and you will not even know its there. still need to check line, re-tie and change hooks often. cheapest part of your tackle is the line and hooks, don't let the last 5' of line or a rusty hook go unchecked and loose any fish, let alone the one of a lifetime. why spend $250 on a reel, $150 on a rod and not change $.05 of line often? I use a good backer line for the 1st 50 yards on my reels and clip off 5' when I change the baits. Some may think it's overkill but I can't remember a fish ever breaking me off.

[Robalo]

Now I got to get rid of the few Nazi's and infidels this November, like Obama and his Gang as well as Pelosi, Reid, Waxman, Waters and Powers.

I done fixed it fer ya - just a lil' bit. Sorry, I just couldn't resist my urge.

[H.Maier]

Thanks, my friend. I've got more republican friends than I can count since I've joined this site. Now I got to get rid of the few Nazi's and infidels.

[reeltime]

Whether you choose a shock leader or not if you're throwing a jig or sinking bait around structure you need to check your line for abrasion or nicks ever so often before your next cast. A good fish breaking off can give you the blues.

The best advice on this thread.I'm gonna give you some republican rep!

[H.Maier]

Whether you choose a shock leader or not if you're throwing a jig or sinking bait around structure you need to check your line for abrasion or nicks ever so often before your next cast. A good fish breaking off can give you the blues.

[agdodge4x4]

Well, i wasnt challenging the recommendation...just asking why as I am a relative newbie when it comes to saltwater fishing. That's good info to know. Ill certainly do that.

[gus12343]

ill put up to 15lb on my 5500 c3

[H.Maier]

Because it doesn't break on oyster shell as easily as a 12# mono or get cut as easily by fish' teeth as easily as 12# mono. When you lose that wall hanger, you will wish you used a shock leader.

Right on!

[buoy37]

If you opt to not use a shock leader, check your line after every fish hooked. A couple of teeth, fins and gill plates can ruin your line quality.

[Gulfcoast13]

I use 14

[Robalo]

I think he was thinking if you where bottom fishing that you would need a shock leader! Good Luck & Happy Fishing!!

Nope, you should use the shock leader to catch fish, not lose fish and would use for topwaters, plastics or live bait. If ya wanna lose a good fish, try no shock leader.

[The Fisherman]

I would use the 12lb. You can go even lighter than that if you like, you will be able to cast farther with smaller test lines just Remember to set your drag a little looser. A keeper Red might pop the line. I think he was thinking if you where bottom fishing that you would need a shock leader! Good Luck & Happy Fishing!!