The Shockleader Knot also known as the Shore Leader Knot is used to join a thinner casting line to a much thicker leader line. It makes a neat tapered knot that will cast smoothly and will be unlikely to snag on anything and will cast easily through the rod guides if tied properly The use of a shock leader is essential to minimize break-offs while casting. Break- offs usually result in severe backlash on casting style reels. Break-offs are also dangerous to bystanders. A rule of thumb is to use at least 0.10mm of Nylon for every 1 oz of lead being cast. So if you are using a 6oz lead you should use a diameter of 0.60mm or more. It is also advisable to use a high quality shockleader like Ultima Powerflex to ensure you are safe.
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Joining lines of unequal diameters
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Joining leaders to mainlines
Uses
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Mono
Line types
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STEP 1 Align main line and leader.
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STEP 2 Pass the thicker leader around the main line between one and three times.
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STEP 3 Lubricate and draw slowly to close the knot. Do not tighten too much at this stage.
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STEP 4 Take the tag end of the running line and wind it five time around the shockleader and then out through its own loop.
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STEP 5 Lubricate and slowly draw down this part of the knot. Do not tighten too much at this stage.
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STEP 6 Lubricate and draw the knot together by pulling on both the Shockleader and the mainline down slowly to bring both parts together as a small neat tapered knot.
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