Shark Leader

nollnert · 06-15-2006, 02:57 PM

How long should my leader be if Im surf fishing?

taaeder · 06-15-2006, 03:37 PM

how big of sharks will u be targeting?

Jeffrey · 06-23-2006, 06:15 PM

You want your leaders at least twice the length of the shark you are targeting. If you are targeting BIG sharks from the beach, 30ft leader. - Jeff

ReelAhPeelin · 04-05-2007, 03:39 PM

These guys are right! I Just want to add one thing though, take into acount the longer the lead the harder it is to cast.

freezorburn · 05-15-2007, 10:24 AM

Yeah,

Thats a little longer then I make'em but sounds good. I make a wind on leader of 400lb test about 15 feet long to a swivel. Then Singal strand wire to a f'in mong'o hook. Sharpen your hooks! and color the tip with a majic marker.

PS
I'm not surf fishing so forget everthing I just said.

-shimano- · 05-15-2007, 11:58 AM

shark fishing off the beach i usually will go with a bimini to swivel and leader can vary from 8 to 15 feet depending on bait also size of could can vary on bait size two i like to use two 9/0 or 10/0 wellded hooks, no wind-ons of beah!!!!!!!!!!1

-shimano- · 05-15-2007, 11:59 AM

oh yea and i usually use 12 or 15 wire!!

derekxec · 05-17-2007, 01:15 PM

that rig is made for shark fishing....you are able to use a really long leader while being able to cast it really far

Blacktip Hunter · 05-17-2007, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by derekxec

that rig is made for shark fishing....you are able to use a really long leader while being able to cast it really far

Man that leader wouldn't hold up, that mono would get bit through so damn fast, those swivels would go in like 5 seconds if u hook up with a big BT or different shark thats aggressive.

Here's a picture of a rig that i made, this one is guranteed to catch sharks.

The only thing ive changed in my leader design is heavier cable, i dont use any cable under 480lb. I've had sharks bite through every cable size offered under that. I have yet to have a shark bite through 480lb. Change the 250lb cable to 480lb.
You dont need the leaders twice as long as the fish you are targeting, thats jut a waste on money!!! I catch 6-7ft sharks on 5ft leaders. Use PowerPro line, minimum of 65lb test and you can ctach anything out there. Dont use mono, unless you wanna lose a lot of leaders.

Use owner hooks, i've tested every brand of hooks and they have all failed and broke, except owner hooks, they cost a lot more than any other brand, but they wor and catch fish!!

06-15-2006, 02:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
nollnert Grunt Join Date: Jun 2006 Boat: Golf, Fishing Occupation: Insurance Posts: 2	Shark Leader How long should my leader be if Im surf fishing?

06-23-2006, 06:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jeffrey Grunt Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 4	You want your leaders at least twice the length of the shark you are targeting. If you are targeting BIG sharks from the beach, 30ft leader. - Jeff __________________ SharkFishingUnlimited.com - Land-based Shark Fishing

05-15-2007, 10:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
freezorburn Hooked Up Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New Jersey\Key Biscayne, FL Boat: "Norson" Custom Canaveral 28' Pilot House Best Catch: They where all the Best! Occupation: Programmer\Construction Work Posts: 353	Yeah, Thats a little longer then I make'em but sounds good. I make a wind on leader of 400lb test about 15 feet long to a swivel. Then Singal strand wire to a f'in mong'o hook. Sharpen your hooks! and color the tip with a majic marker. PS I'm not surf fishing so forget everthing I just said. __________________ "The Sea Love Those Only Who Fear It"--KBYC-- Capt. Ken of the "NORSON" Last edited by freezorburn; 05-15-2007 at 10:25 AM.. Reason: not surf fishing

05-15-2007, 11:58 AM	#6 (permalink)
-shimano- Lines In Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: FT.lauderdale Occupation: Charter fishing Posts: 36	shark fishing off the beach i usually will go with a bimini to swivel and leader can vary from 8 to 15 feet depending on bait also size of could can vary on bait size two i like to use two 9/0 or 10/0 wellded hooks, no wind-ons of beah!!!!!!!!!!1 __________________ PARTY Hard and FISH harder!!!!!

05-15-2007, 11:59 AM	#7 (permalink)
-shimano- Lines In Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: FT.lauderdale Occupation: Charter fishing Posts: 36	oh yea and i usually use 12 or 15 wire!! __________________ PARTY Hard and FISH harder!!!!!

06-15-2006, 03:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
taaeder Lines In Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 16	how big of sharks will u be targeting?

04-05-2007, 03:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
ReelAhPeelin Grunt Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Charleston, S.C. Boat: size 10 flip flops Occupation: A student at The Citadel Posts: 5	These guys are right! I Just want to add one thing though, take into acount the longer the lead the harder it is to cast.

05-17-2007, 01:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
derekxec Grunt Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1	that rig is made for shark fishing....you are able to use a really long leader while being able to cast it really far

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