Shock leader?

Can anyone tell me how much shock leader i should have on my line for beach casting? (i think its called shock leader, i'm new to this beach fishing lark).

Thanks in advance.

hey, i use about two lengths of the rod, if your fishing off a height i would use more. But i recon about 2 rod lenghts should be good!

Thanks, would 50lb line be ok?

the general rule is 10lb for every ounce of lead so 4oz, 40lb. 5oz, 50lb. some people say to add an extra 10lb also. i usually just use 50lb as i never really go above 5oz.

Thanks, I dont have anything over 5oz so I will go for the 50lb or 60 just to be safe

with a 5oz 50lbs shock is perfect!

i use the 10lb to 1 once rule and works out fine, just use a good quality shock leader,

Thanks folks, one last question! what kind of knot should i use to attach the leader to the line?

try this one
http://www.stripersonline.com/Pages/Art ... knot.shtml

Thanks, ill give it a go

i use the 10lb to 1 once rule and works out fine, just use a good quality shock leader,

Can you recommend any in particular?

suppose you cant go wrong with sakuma shockleader,

i agree sakuma is the bees knees but greased weasel aint to bad either

sakuma it is, cheers folks