Over the years I tested and observed these characteristics to the best of my abilities, and the following are my conclusions: While mineral oil based grease isn't the top option as stated earlier, you might still have a reason to use it, most likely cost since it's generally less expensive than synthetic oil based grease
So, This is our basic rule of thumb for how to choose the sinker size and casting leader (or main line if that's taking the force of the cast) strength for surf and shark fishing: Sinker Weight vs Mono Casting Leader Strength 0.5 oz - 4-10lb 1oz - 10-20lb 2oz - 10-30lb 3oz - 20-40lb 4oz - 30-50lb 6oz - 40-80lb 8oz+ - 60-100lb Also, its useful to remember that a frozen whole bait weighs a lot more than a fresh one - this can be the difference between a rod breaking and not (we speak from bitter experience regarding this...) Know the difference between a Casting / Abrasion Leader and Top Shot If youre fishing offshore for tuna and game species, a long wind-on topshot of fluorocarbon (or mono) line between the braid main line and rig is standard, and it performs three main tasks: 1) To have extremely low visibility underwater thanks to the refractive index of fluorocarbon being closer to that of water, or clear mono offering a degree of stealth 2) To add stretch to the rig to aid landing a fish 3) To provide good abrasion resistance against teeth, skin and structure But, if you get a top shot like this added by a tackle shop, its normally around 30-50ft long depending on the shop and stated target species
Double 6 in (15 cm) of line and thread it through the hook
The table below sums up the general rule, and the sections that follow break down the why
Whether youre chasing smallstream trout, warmwater species, or hardcharging saltwater fish, these reels offer durability, consistent drag performance, and longterm reliability
(b) Alternatively, enter the water with the seine at some point along the bank
