NJ Fishing Advertise Here at New Jersey's Number 1 Fishing Website!


Message Board


NJFishing.com Your Best Online Source for Fishing Information in New Jersey - View Single Post - Blackfish leader shy?
View Single Post
  #17  
Old 12-02-2014, 10:54 AM
mike1010 mike1010 is offline
NJFishing.com Ambassador
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 158
Default Re: Blackfish leader shy?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Capt. Frank View Post
I always thought this is bizarre with Toggers.

Why do most use rediculuously high 65lb braid with a 30 lb leader or 30lb rig line? I'm pretty sure NO ONE uses rigs tied with 50lb but for cod fishermen.

Besides the leader or the rig will pop just over 30 pounds anyway?
I think the reason for heavy braid is that it loses much of its strength when it chafes, which can easily happen togging.
Reply With Quote