What line

[Dava_2009]

Ok so big Berkeley seems to be the shout I suppose, what about shock leader now, same brand?

[robbo1530]

Ok Robbo point taken, thanks for feedback, I will rephrase the thread question then: can anyone help me out with which line would be best 20 - 30lb and which shock leader to go for.

I like the tapered leaders as you get small knots and they've not let me down. As for makes, leaders much of a muchness to me.

Main line, I like the hyper sensor but the Berkeley big game is also canny. Maybe think about braid as well?

[g.ordon]

I'm using 20lb daiwa st tourney mate, brilliant line, nice and thin, great casting and as tuff as fook. I use a 50lb penn tuff stuff shocker which I've never had any problems with apart from they don't make it any more on my last coil now so gonna have to find an alternative.

[andyco]

20lb big game with 60lb Sakuma shock leader for me.

(What rod and leads are you using? The usual rule of thumb is 10lb of shock for every ounce of weight, but I'd say it's depends on the rod and casting style - smashing 6oz out with a stiff rod would snap 20lb sensor easy! but just lobbing 5oz with a softer match type rod wouldn't shock the line as much.)

[broon shoe]

I use daiwa tournament 501b with a shock leader on me rough ground reels me 525 mags for the beach daiwa sensor 18lb also with shock leader shockleaders are just a safety measure

[Dava_2009]

I use a slosh30 and kompressor ss

[dale19]

I use at the moment a new penn mag2 515 loaded with 15 lb Berkley mono and a 50lb spectra braid shock leader.
this set up is just to see how it works mono and braid no probes up till now.
other reels in use fathom 15 Berkley 25 lb main line 60lb mono shock leader
penn mag2 525 loaded Berkley 25 and 60lbmono shock leader. slosh 20 25lb main line 60lb mono shock leader.
the reason you use a shock leader is to minimize crack off when casting
even an over head thump can crack off best to be safe at the end of the day

[hound hunter]

20lb too thin for beach/riverpretty good gear that sensor,would of thought 20lb with a shockleader would be ample for beach/river use.When your start stepping up to 30lb/40lb mainlines they are normally for ruff ground/kelp fishing n not general beach use.
Plenty of good mono's about these day's,blue marlin,suffix,asso,veal's varivas are all tried n tested mono's.All the best with it pal

[Dilbertd]

To answer your question Sufix Tritanium, it is the best for abrasion resistance and is very strong. It can be a bit stretchy when pulling for a break. I use 0.45mm and have never had any problems.

[BillQuay]

I prefer Ultima Power Plus, 20 ,25, or 30lbs. Its thinner than and as strong as big game.

[Rod]

See if you can get some Stren Stamina in 25 lb ,really strong line ,takes some beating ,the high viz gold stuff is quality.

[Lynnzer]

Just normal overhead casting, anyway anyone else got any other recommendations on which line other than what is posted.

You'r risking it though, overhead or othe5rwise.
It only takes a bit of chaffing on the line and it weakens considerably.

Got to agree with braid of at least 50lb for security on casting and line diameter. It also comes out of tangles much easier since it doesn't stretch into itself in a birds nest.

[Stewart 1971]

20lb too thin for beach/riverpretty good gear that sensor,would of thought 20lb with a shockleader would be ample for beach/river use.When your start stepping up to 30lb/40lb mainlines they are normally for ruff ground/kelp fishing n not general beach use.
Plenty of good mono's about these day's,blue marlin,suffix,asso,veal's varivas are all tried n tested mono's.All the best with it pal

Yep. I use .35mm (15lb - 19lb depending on brand) plus an 80lb mono shockleader (though 60lb will do, I prefer the extra security of 80lb for pendulum casting) for almost all my beach and river fishing. Rarely any need to go stronger unless fishing the rougher beaches.

As already noted you won't go far wrong with the Suffix Tritanium and leader knots are a doddle to learn

[Deans]

this old chessnut

for mono dint take any notice of the breaking strains. think diameter.

I like sensor , using the range between 20lb and 35lb. NO LESS THAN 80LB SHOCKER

remember to match the hook pull out ratio to the line breaking strain. unless cliff top fishing this rule doesn't go sometimes

if it was more available suffix would also be in my box.

toying with a fixed spool braider at the min, although i hate them they are better at one thing. -- and that's getting a cod through a snag at long range.
apart from that am still not convinced.
however a spare braided fixed spooler in the box gives me more options

BRING ON THE PIGS NOT LONG NOW