My new grinder set up consists of a Daiwa BG8000 spooled with 550m 80lb backing braid, 300m 50lb braid and 150lb braid leader. This is paired with an Okuma Makaira 14'6".
I am going to the Transkei soon and I have been told that my rod and braid combo has no "give" whatsoever and I will be pulled off the rocks into the ocean even if I fish with a relatively loose drag. To prevent this I have to add 1m of mono shock leader.
The question is does just 1m of mono leader have such an effect?
Any advice would be appreciated as I am a bit scared and thinking of only using my grinder set up off the surf.
I am going to the Transkei soon and I have been told that my rod and braid combo has no "give" whatsoever and I will be pulled off the rocks into the ocean even if I fish with a relatively loose drag. To prevent this I have to add 1m of mono shock leader.
The question is does just 1m of mono leader have such an effect?
Any advice would be appreciated as I am a bit scared and thinking of only using my grinder set up off the surf.