Seadra Tough Taper Tapered Shock Leader Review

Disclaimer: This is an unbiased review and lines could vary between different batches. I have purchased this myself and this is what I have received so this is what I have tested. Break tests and other specs vary depending on how manufacturers test their lines.
Here I review a fishing line to see if it really lives up to its advertised specs.
Seadra Tough Taper - Tapered Shock Leader
0.37mm - 0.67mm
18 lbs - 70 lbs
Timecodes
0:00 - Hello Fishing Buddies!
0:08 - Intro Video
0:52 - Seadra Tough Taper - Tapered Shock Leader
1:35 - How much does it "remember"... get it?
2:09 - How thick is it?
2:36 - Reactivity to UV Torch
3:05 - Testing the Break Test
3:39 - Break Test - Thinnest Section
4:15 - Break Test - Thickest Section
4:40 - There We Have It
I test my lines with knots as I feel it is the closest way I can mimic the lines being used the way they are used in fishing... with knots tied to end tackles like hooks, swivels, clips, etc.
And in this video, I tested this shock leader using Uni Knots on both ends - the thin section that attaches to your main line, as well as the thick section - the one that attaches to your rigs and lead weights.
Now, a lot of factors can go into the result of the actual break test. Things such as knots, inconsistent line diameter, surface and/or diameter of the wire on the end tackle, etc. - all can play a part.
So I suggest you test your lines with end tackles that YOU actually use.
I will be doing more fishing line reviews as well as terminal tackles such as swivels, bait clips, and many more.
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[@StephenG85-qi6of]

I think it’s great you test lines and knot strength………. Manufacturers tell outright lies about line, diameter mostly but I’m sure they do with the strength also. The strength part is more difficult to prove though as they test on proper machines and I believe it’s rated without knots!! Thanks for taking the time to do this, it’s because of your videos that I bought a leak now gauge and now test myself! It would be very interesting to see if the newly released seadra tapered leaders will be stronger than the tronixpro…… newly released seadra is 25lb-100lb!!! Also as you mention on your videos, the memory is quite important also. I believe the only one other than the new seadra that may be really good is the Varivas tapered leader from Veals mail order…… I can imagine that to be decent as their mainlines are really good. Thanks mate!

[@x3mgrifter]

Thank you for your kind words. It is refreshing to see a different outlook as most are die-hard believers of what's being advertised and yet are too reluctant to test things out for themselves. Even when shown facts like how some brands with the same model and diameters are advertising different break strengths on their boxes to save on printing for different regions, they will still refuse to accept it. 😅 anyway, let me know what your results are. I'll have a look at the line you've mentioned, as well.

[@StephenG85-qi6of]

Sorry mate, predictive text….. I meant because of you I bought a peak bow gauge!! Thanks

[@paulpaula2011]

Blimey, thanks for the reveiew & testing, cetaintly will not be purchasing that !! Looks like a load of rubbish..