Removable core Kevlar for 170lb

[David Noble]

I am after some kevlar to fit over 170lb Galis Castman as a toothy resistant bite leader.
Can anyone suggest the right product and size to get for this or is any removable core kevlar suitable??

Cheers David

[Dmitrii Novgorodtcev]

Varivas SS Assist line #60 fits 170Lb perfectly.

[Mark Harris]

Yep I use Varivas SS Kevlar size 60 as a sleeve over 170 lb Galis. You can also just about fit it over Varivas 200 lb shock but that is getting a bit tight.

[David Noble]

Thanks Dmitrii and Mark,

Much appreciated.

Cheers David

[Chris Rogerson]

Are you guys using this instead of a heavy bite leader?

[Mark Harris]

I use it only rarely Chris as it is not often I find bite leaders necessary when GT fishing.  But I keep some in my bag in case it does become necessary.

[Chris Rogerson]

Do you secure either? end or rely on the tight fit to keep it in place?

[Mark Harris]

Something like this Chris. The knot keeps the kevlar in place. You could of course knot it to a swivel and not directly to the lure.



Also a discussion on this here: http://www.gtpopping.com/forum/index.php?topic=3119.0

[Chris Rogerson]

Looks like a simple effective option!!

[Warwick Joyce]

Exactly how tooth resistant is this?

I've had spano's swipe assist hooks off without even taking weight on the line.

[Luke Wyrsta]

Not overly toothy resistant. It's still more focused on stopping abraison from GT mouth.

[Mark Harris]

Luke is spot on... I would use this as a GT bite leader. I don't think there is a solution other than wire if you want to become razor gang-proof.

And wire is not really a solution as such as means you will not catch many fish!

[Brandon Khoo]

If you want serious razor gang resistance, you got to use wire.

[Warwick Joyce]

I have never looked at my leader after catching a GT and thought that it had been damaged from their teeth. Maybe I am just lucky?

[Mark Harris]

GT teeth can definitely damage your leader - particularly if it is a big fish that inhales the lure.

Also an 80 cm length (for example) of kevlar will give some protection against sharp rocks in shallow water,  against GT tail swipes and also a little bit against the razor gang (although not much).