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Dan Hanon:
Is Momoi Hi-Catch mono leader good for use as a GT shock leader?  I ask because I already own a lot of it (200lb).  I use it in freshwater when I need abrasion resistance around rocks, etc.  My understanding is that it's a fairly hard mono, but I don't know how it handles the shock from a strike.  If memory serves me right, I think one of the S. Oman guides uses it for a short leader.  Thanks, Dan.

Andrew Smith:
I have used Momoi in 150lb as a GT leader on several trips and it's been fine. Just make sure you tie you FG well and lock it down properly.

Dan Hanon:
Andrew, thanks for the reply!  I know the Nomad guys like using 200# mono around those bommies.  I don't know what brand they use.

Saltywater Tackle:
Hi Dan,

It really depends on the set up that you are using, some anglers use 200lb leader with no problem but terrain play a big factor and you have to consider that fact, I am personally using 300lb Leader, if you intend to use any PE line or main line over 100lb i would suggest you to get a 300lb shock leader you defiantly needed in places such as Southern Oman but not in New Caledonia were you pop in deeper water a lot of time , that recommendation is based on my experience on the water and from what I've seen in the field.

 Tight lines
   Sami

Dan Hanon:
Thanks Sami, I never considered 300# because I figured the line diameter would really cause havoc passing through the rod guides (assuming a long leader).  For S. Oman, is 130# mainline and 250-300# mono shock pretty standard? 

I can tie the Bimini-Yucatan and make a shorter leader too, as I learned from reading prior posts by Nick Bowles here on the forum, but it doesn't seem to be a popular method among GT anglers.  I haven't learned the FG yet because I can't find a good on-line tutorial.  I don't live near an ocean, so no one around here knows this knot!   :) 

Dan

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