Set up a new rig for sharkin

[FishAndTattoos]

Just got done making my first setup for sharkin. I got a new diawa spinning reel and 10' st. croix rod. Put about 350 yds of 50# braid followed by 15' of 50# mono. Then put about 5' of 100# mono for a rub leader. For the rig i used 2' of heavy coffee colored wire and a 10/0 j hook. I used the 50# mono as a shock leader because i didnt like tying 50# braid right to 100# mono. Hopefully she holds together and i can get some moderate action casting for some toothies.

[trowpa]

Sounds good - welcome to the "casting club" - if you're there on the 28th we can see what strategies cast best, which get cut off the easiest, and experiment.

[fish-aholic]

Last week I had 150# mono leader and hoped that would be enough.....unfortunately it wasn't, I had sharks rub right through it. Ended up going up to 400#

[trowpa]

Jeff- where'd you get the 400 # mono? I live in the middle of trout country and in driving distance to bass country - i get strange looks asking for saltwater gear - even stranger when I ask about shark sized gear....and any store near me would laugh me out of the place if I even asked for 300 or 400 lb test...

I'll look around the internet and see if I can get some heavier stuff delivered quickly - any recommendations for quick (and cheap) shipping?

[fish-aholic]

bass pro has it http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catal...rTarget=browse

[trowpa]

Just checked BPS - heaviest I see is 150 for regular mono. They have this "Halyard" stuff that's 400lb and black - is that the stuff you used?

[trowpa]

Ooops- just did a "quick reply" before seeing your post above...cool. I'll see if it arrives in time

tx

[fish-aholic]

yeah, go into my post about "how'd I do" those are pictures of my shark rigs made while I was at the beach.

[ben23]

yeah, i used 300 pound mono....and it looked like they almost rubbed through it!!!!!!!

Next time i will probably use 400

[trowpa]

Cabelas carries 300 and 400, but the 400 is on back order - I'll have to go with the 300 :( better than the 100 i have now i guess

[erik_e]

I get 480# cable from West Marine.It is in the "sailboat rigging" section of the store.What you want is 1/16th cable.You can get crimping sleeves there too.Double sleeves are the best.Makes a primo shark rig.
In a pinch,weedeater line is ok for a rub line,but you gotta have some fairly heavy metal cable or wire at the hook end to tangle with a big Shark...120# coated wire etc. won't hold up.I have been meaning to try clothsline cable and/or garage door cable from the building supply place...seems like it would work too.

[Randy Stinchcomb]

damn, 150 was all I planned on using too might have to stop at Akes on the way down

[trowpa]

Sam/Randy - I've put some 250lb on order from shark river -worried that the 400 couldn't be knotted well (and i don't have crimping stuff). We'll see if that works. But Randy, if you pick up some 400lb at akes, could I buy 4-5ft or so after my 3rd "rub off"??

[Charkbait]

weedeater line is fine if you ask me

[Randy Stinchcomb]

Originally Posted by trowpa

Sam/Randy - I've put some 250lb on order from shark river -worried that the 400 couldn't be knotted well (and i don't have crimping stuff). We'll see if that works. But Randy, if you pick up some 400lb at akes, could I buy 4-5ft or so after my 3rd "rub off"??

no...............but I'll give you however many feet you need and I have crimps if you need them