03-01-2009, 09:52 PM
Shock tippet is mostly used for toothy critters or larger fish that can wear smaller tippets with abraision. For example, for tarpon I use a leader tapered to 20 lb test, then attach about a foot or two of 40-80 pound mono to the tippet. This is because the sandpaper mouth of a tarpon will quickly wear through anything smaller. For sharks, barracuda, northern pike, etc; many folks use wire shock tippet.
Its also used by the line-class record freaks so that they can use fine leaders, and still not get bitten off by a fish. The IGFA has standards they set for shock leader lengths.
I connect my shock tippet to my leader with a uni-to-uni knot.
For most fly fishing applications, a shock tippet is not required.
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Its also used by the line-class record freaks so that they can use fine leaders, and still not get bitten off by a fish. The IGFA has standards they set for shock leader lengths.
I connect my shock tippet to my leader with a uni-to-uni knot.
For most fly fishing applications, a shock tippet is not required.
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