Use a Shock Leader and CATCH MORE FISH **Three Huge Benefits**

Do I need a shock leader? In my opinion a Shock Leader is needed when using a braided main line. A shock leader will help you catch more fish surf fishing, pier fishing, or even fishing from a boat. I setup some line comparison tests to show the benefits of using a shock leader when using a braided main line.
Here is some extra info about how long and what pound test to use:
If you are using a shock leader to throw heavier weights than your mainline can handle the shock leader will need to wrap around your reels spool at least 5 to 10 times. But If your mainline can handle the weights that you are throwing you do not have to wrap the shock leader around the spool of your reel if you do not want to. I personally only use 6 to 8 feet of shock leader when surf fishing so when I cast the shock leader is not coming off of my spool. I do this to keep casting distance at a maximum. Deciding what pound test to use for a shock leader really just depends on what you are doing and personal preference. I personally use 20lb shock leader when surf fishing for Pompano because I can throw a 4oz weight all day long without breaking off. If using cut bait I will use 40lb or higher. The 10 pounds of line per ounce of weight rule is a poor guide to go by in my opinion. I suggest using the lightest pound test you can get away with. Good luck!
Shock leader for surf fishing
Shock leader to main line
Shock leader to braid

[@FishGum]

Game changer!!! Simply put!!! If you want to keep catching less big fish don’t do this!

[@jonkirk2029]

I have spent several hours today researching shock leaders, and this video is so much more informative than anything else I have come across. The demonstrations were really well thought out and executed. I now feel very convinced that I should incorporate a shock leader, and much more confident in the material and test I plan to use. Thanks for the great video, and keep doing your thing!

[@jimhaar2700]

You forgot a big benefit of a longer shock leader when surf casting … the mono won’t cut through your finger when pitching a 3oz or heavier weight.

[@richardpace5809]

Great video. I found out the hard way a couple years back fishing for sheaphead. Whatever i hooked onto is still a mystery. I had braid directly to a double rig, no shock leader. Whatever I hooked ran off 1/4 of the spool, there was no stopping it. Once it went around a broken bridge piling it was game over. Lesson learned. I'm so psyched for my OBX trip where I've caught big fish from the surf before but never used a shock leader. It makes sense because a few years back I had 50 pound braid tied to a 40 pound floro leader. I ended up getting a leader touch on a estimated 300 pound bulkshark. The fight was 45 minutes . Without that leader it would have probably been game over.

[@jcpeeples9256]

Brother this blows my mind. With all of my years of tournament fishing and running my own guide business in the past. I used braided line pretty much exclusively. This has definitely changed how I will be rigging up no matter what,how,or where I will be fishing from now on. In my opinion every fisherman needs to see this video. 😎🇺🇸🤠🇺🇸

[@user-xv3uc7uw2g]

I never used shock leaders before but I will now!

[@justinb2374]

One of the best fishing videos I've seen. Hope your channel takes off.

[@michaelgrimsley-vy1lw]

best examples ive seen in a while

[@RaptorPilot700]

Wow. I am just getting into beach/shore fishing and have been watching lots of videos to learn over the last couple of weeks. I thought I kept hearing that 1 of the 2 main reasons for braided over mono was for abrasion resistance. Your tests were very eye-opening. I will for sure be including Shock Leaders on my rigs. Thanks

[@lennyb2238]

Outstanding test you performed You made a believer out of me well done!

[@saltwateryankees2000]

Wow! That braid vs mono abrasion test is eye opening! Ok you sold me I’ll be running shock leaders from now on!

[@isolationrods821]

Great points, and enough to sell me on going back to trying it again. I’ll be honest, seemed easier to just run the braided line direct, but these are solid points. Subbed.

[@Floridamarty]

Sold me. I'm in. You have another new subscriber. Thanks.

[@reelgoodfishing]

Great video and excellent demonstrations

[@mikewoydziak3643]

Great video and great info. I've been getting ready for a fall surf trip and watching a lot of videos. They all talked about their shock leaders but I didn't understand why they used them. This video answered all my questions. Thank you very much

[@watchtool7085]

your test set up was awesome. Definitely going to start using shock leaders.

[@whiskyrider88]

Great video Justin

[@crhooked]

Good information and advice man!

[@G2COASTAL]

Excellent video! Now I’m gonna have to try a shock leader on a couple rigs

[@ramco951]

You are great sir! Thank you! I learned a lot! Definitely gonna try!