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rcalnan
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shock leader

#1 Post by rcalnan »

can i use a tapered shock leader for tournament casting?
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Re: shock leader

#2 Post by StevieR »

In a word no. Proper diameter shock leaders to be used 0.75mm minimum for 150g,175g, and 0.65mm minimum for 100g,125g, with mimimum 8 odd turns or more on reel when ready to cast.
That is the accepted rules laid down by UKSF and followed by most clubs.

http://uksf.sea-angler.org/rules.html
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rcalnan
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Re: shock leader

#3 Post by rcalnan »

thanks for the help lads
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