Shock leader

[colinc1968]

I've just got a new reel what size line do I need to put on and do I need shock leader line

[Andy_1984]

A little more info would be helpful.

 

what make and model of reel

what kind of rod will you be using it on

what will you be fishing for

what rig will you be using

[colinc1968]

It's a Ron Thompson EVO concept 10ft rod

Matt Hayes reel adventure size 40

And I've only just starting out so be small stuff so don't know about rigs etc

Edited March 3, 2016 by colinc1968

[Andy_1984]

No you wont need a shock leader, thats very heavy stuff for banging out large weights and pre-bait/ground bait (spodding) a considerable distance with heavy rods designed for it.

 

for the type of fishing you will be doing with a waggler (float) for the small stuff such as roach rudd perch a 4lb mono would be more than enough. daiwa Sensor is a good cheap bulk line to get started with.

[colinc1968]

Thank you for that like I said this is all completely new to me....with the rod license is there a limit on the number u use and do children need one

[colinc1968]

Also do u make the rigs up and clip them on like you do sea fishing or just make the up on to the reel line?

[Andy_1984]

I cant comment on the rod license for down south as im up here in scotland which doesnt have a rod license.

 

as for clipping on rigs, no not really. its quite simple. you thread your line through the rod, slide on a float to the desired length, pinch on split shot either side of the float to hold it in place, put more split shot down the line and tie on a hook.

 

sorry I cant go in to more depth on that but someone posted a good diagram on the other post you started

[gozzer]

https://www.gov.uk/fishing-licences/when-you-need-a-licence

 

Regulations for rod licences.

 

John.

[colinc1968]

Fantastic thank you the diagram is great just didn't know if you had to make them up first

[Bigfishy]

Tis is the place to go if you want to buy your licence online.

 

http://www.postoffice.co.uk/rod-fishing-licence?PPC_EARFL_fishing%20rod%20licence?PPC_FL