Hi all,

This is a basic question that I want to know. Hope you guys can help me.

I have a 12lb test line, would an 8lb or 10lb leader line be okay?

If I manage to get a snag, the leader should be enough to break right? because I don't want my 12lb test line to break, i'l lose everything.

Thanks

As above

Cos thinking about it, when a hook snags onto the bottom and you reel in the tension, the line is going to break somewhere, most likely at the weakest joint, this will be your thinner line's attachment to your thicker line. Assume that you are using a running rig, 20lb main line, 60lb shock leader which attaches your main line by a albright knot the other end to your 5ounce breakaway sinker, then a 15 lb leader attaches your hook to your sinker. Snags, the joint between the 15lb and the sinker will break, you will only lose your hook. But if the leader is, let say, 30lb. Then you have a set up of 20lb - 60lb - 30lb. Then the 20lb main line attachment to the 60lb shock leader will become the weak point and when tension is applied, snaps here goes your complete rig!

ycha223 wrote: Cos thinking about it, when a hook snags onto the bottom and you reel in the tension, the line is going to break somewhere, most likely at the weakest joint, this will be your thinner line's attachment to your thicker line. Assume that you are using a running rig, 20lb main line, 60lb shock leader which attaches your main line by a albright knot the other end to your 5ounce breakaway sinker, then a 15 lb leader attaches your hook to your sinker. Snags, the joint between the 15lb and the sinker will break, you will only lose your hook. But if the leader is, let say, 30lb. Then you have a set up of 20lb - 60lb - 30lb. Then the 20lb main line attachment to the 60lb shock leader will become the weak point and when tension is applied, snaps here goes your complete rig!   Just my 2 cent worth of thought in the middle of a brain-fried study session for my final exams