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Old 03-15-2007, 05:32 AM   #1
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I dont think 4' of mono is really a "shock" leader, just a long leader. Isnt a shock leader meant to be long enough to have a few turns on the real when you cast (i.e about 15' long for a 10 foot rod)?
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Old 03-15-2007, 05:41 AM   #2
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the knot has a hard time coming threw the guides the knot of choice is a alberto which is a modified allbright.
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Old 03-15-2007, 06:36 AM   #3
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there's aknot called a tournament knot that slides through the guides but needs a very light drag
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