If fishing off a pier - what is the ideal weight of the line I use?

Liberty_Bear · 21-12-2021 8:27pm #1

Pretty basic rod I picked up off wish.

Not looking to do anything over exciting but want to fish off Dun Laoghaire pier when weather is a little more acceptable . Been a few years since I fished.

What weight should be the line I use be?

Planet X · 29-12-2021 5:24pm

If lure fishing for example, something like 12lbs. mono.

If a string of 6 feathers with a 3 oz lead attached, possibly, 20lbs mono.

etc etc.

flended12 · 29-12-2021 6:27pm

Yea 20lb max for all round fishing be grand.

Liberty_Bear · 31-12-2021 6:40pm

Thanks folks

Zzippy · 07-01-2022 12:46pm

For mainline 15-20lbs is fine.

Bear in mind if casting weights above one ounce, you should use a shockleader to absorb the weight when casting and not have it crack off, which could be very dangerous for anyone in the vicinity. A general rule of thumb is 10lbs breaking strain per ounce, so if you cast a 6oz lead, your shockleader should be no less than 60lbs BS.

Liberty_Bear · 07-01-2022 5:37pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118432369#Comment_118432369

Noted with thanks.

Its been a few years since fishing. I will try procure one over the weekend . I really really appreciate tyhat

ardinn · 17-02-2022 3:37am

I go with a strong braid straight through as it cuts out the need for a shockleader altogether and also reduces 1 extra weed knot.

If your baitfishing our feathering, as said above your line needs to be able to take the strain of the lead. I use 80 or 100lb braid straight through.

If your spinning 10-15lb with a fluorocarbon leader of similar or even a little higher as its invisible in the water (12 should be fine however)

If you need any help gimme a pm

If fishing off a pier - what is the ideal weight of the line I use?

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