TIPS (admin) to message i got asking for help with knots enny pics ok here we go. The Tournament or SHOCK LEADER or Shore leader knot is a very strong connection for attaching your shock leader to the main line. TIPS SHOCK LEADER KNOT it is used to join a thinner casting line to a much thicker leader line. It makes a neat tapered knot that will cast smoothly and will be unlikely to snag on anything and will cast easily through the rod guides if tied properly The use of a shock leader is essential to minimize break-offs while casting. Break- offs usually result in severe backlash on casting style reels. Break-offs are also dangerous to bystanders STEP 1: Align main line and leader.STEP 2: Pass the thicker leader around the main line between one and three times.STEP 3: Lubricate and draw slowly to close the knot. Do not tighten too much at this stage.STEP 4: Take the tag end of the running line and wind it five time around the shock leader and then out through its own loop. STEP 5: Lubricate and slowly draw down this part of the knot. Do not tighten too much at this stage. STEP 6: Lubricate and draw the knot together by pulling on both the Shock leader and the mainline down slowly to bring both parts together as a small neat tapered knot.ok you should have a nice tidy knot. p.s this knot is for mono
Posted on: Wed, 20 Aug 2014 07:17:27 +0000