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10-19-2016, 08:09 AM #1Senior Member
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Wire Leader in the Surf
If using a wire leader in the surf is it necessary to use a shock leader? If so what knots should be used for the setup?
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10-19-2016, 08:38 AM #2Senior Member
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What are you fishing for?
Only thing you really need wire for in the surf is if you are shark fishing. And I will leave that answer to the shark fisherman in the group.
Outside of that, the only time you need a leader any bigger than 15# mono in the surf is if the bluefish or Spanish move in close, even then 50# mono is fine.Carl
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10-24-2016, 08:48 PM #3Senior Member
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So large size mono is OK against blues with no need for wire. Fishing soaker bait for whatever as far as I can chunk it.
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10-25-2016, 08:39 AM #4Senior Member
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Yep, I use 50# mono for blues.
For a big soaker bait (cut mullet??), I am guessing you are targeting bull reds but you also might get a shark. Bull reds aren't known for being leader shy, so a short single strand wire leader wont hurt.Carl
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10-25-2016, 08:53 AM #5Senior Member
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Thanks, Carl you have shared valuable info on more than one occasion on this forum. At least it is valuable info to my simple mind.
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10-25-2016, 11:42 AM #6We are there! Let's go fishing!!
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+1 on using mono for reds.
If you MUST use wire to target them the nylon coated 7 strand wires are best IMHO.
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10-26-2016, 05:44 PM #7Senior Member
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Proper functioning circle hook "can" make wire redundant.
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