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Momoi mono for shock leader

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Mark Harris:
Hi Dan - I would imagine Sami is using a short leader with the knot outside the guides?

Casting 300 lb leader through the guides is not straightforward as you say.

If you prefer to use a friction knot with a long leader, then in Southern Oman PE10 line (or 130lb) with a 200 lb shock leader is about right.

If you go for a short leader setup, then 300 lb leader will be fine.

Luke Wyrsta:
All Yucatans / Cairns Quickies are cast with the knot outside the tip guide. You can get away with casting within a couple of guides in lighter classes, say 80lb.

I tend to use 170-240lb on average and this length is generally short (1.5m to 2.0m). I also tie friction knot with supple 300lb and it can work well depending on the line diameter of your chosing. Twisted leaders are 150lb plus with the bite leader junction always outside the tip.

Don't get too caught up with brands that others use. Find something you like and tie knots with it. I tend to use softer nylons but everyone has own preference that varies. The Varivas 400lb hard shock is nice for crimped or nailed bite leader only - I use it when fishing for monsters of monsters - and when they aren't shy, the reasoning is well justified!

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