Hi John
I would suggest that if you can afford to buy the factory st. I experimented with making my own and was not satisfied with the outcome. I would suggest putting on at least 100 feet of shooting line. After considerable testing I settled for 20 lb. Maxima as shooting line. The leader connecting is the same as with a regular line. Attaching the shooting line to the head I used what is termed as a jam knot and covered with pliobond or similar. I think it is also called a uni knot.
When using mono for the shooting line it requires being stretched before each use or it will really tangle. You can also hold about 3 or 4 foot loops of the mono in your lips so that it doesn't sink in the water, if you are wading.
Dean
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After spending the first (of hopefully) many days fishing Oyster Bay Harbor and Long Island Sound from the shore, I realized I will need to get a lot more distance to my salt water casting. The surf casters seemed to be throwing line out 100 yards or more. Not that they caught any fish mind you, but when the schools come through I know my 60 to 70 foot cast will not do! Which brings me to the question of shooting heads:Any sources for info?Do you make your own?Running line?How do you rig the fly and tippet?etc., etc., etc.?BTW I'm using a 9 wt rod (if that makes a difference to the general discussion)Any help would be greatly appreciatedJohn B.(dreaming of stripers or even some blues)
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