fire line for light sp setup

[Sandworm]

Guys i finally went out and bout some fireline, i got 6lb 2.7kg's?
is that about right for sp fishing. I have a 2-5(i think) graphite rod 6'


how should i rig it now, i'll 6lb mono as backing, then the fireline then some mono leader?

or maybe 9lb mono backing knowing the fireline is stronger than rated?

how do i use a leader of mono? a metre of line then the sp?

do i use a swivel to join the fireline to the leader (making it easy to change the lure/leader when wanted or not?

thanks for the advise

still yet to land anything worthwile on the SP (throw some money at the problem might fix it :) )

[Evan]

hey sandworm

there is no general rule of thumb when it comes to leaders and leader rigging- some prefer to tie a double uni knot to connect hte f line to the leader where as i prefer a bimini and an albright knot- just personal preference.

i wouldnt limit yourself to just one type of leader- if you are fishing the flats you can generally get away with a lighter leader which is less spookey for the fish and hopefully results in more hookups 4-6lb is standard for this. but when you are fishing structure you generally have to go a little heavier, i like to use 8-10lb for this.

i would also recommend using about 2m of leader as well- again it all depends on how spooky the fish are.

HTH

Evan

[beefaman]

Sandworm
The backing is of little significance, just fills your spool correctly to the lip so there is less chance of tangles etc.
I use a double uni knot to join the fireline to the leader, which has never broken at the knot :D
I use 8 lb leader, although you need to use what suits the terrain, I use a loop knot to tie the SP to my leader. I dont use a swivel, as this is more than likely going to spook the fish.
I normally use at least a rods length of leader, usually a bit longer. And bingo your away giving yourself every possible chance!
Good Luck
Beefa :cool:

[Sandworm]

as the knot is always running through the runners does it wear the knot or ad resistance to a cast by the knot alwast running through the guides?

most likly a silly question but i thought i'll ask.

Going to fill the rod tonight when i leave work (15 min) *grin*