Tying a standard shock leader knot with Glyn Morgan

Glyn Morgan of Anglers Den Sussex demonstrating in detail, how to tie a standard shock leader knot.

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[Goddammit]

Fantastic. Truly an inspiration. A real man of the people. After watching this video, I entered the village square with but a foot of shock leader and three hooks, and was able to tie this knot for all 5000 in attendance. Thank you, God bless.

[thecsslife]

You made it look so easy and simple to understand, thank you

[marcusjones]

thanks . clearest video out there to explain this

[anthonyamato]

*I bought these and used them at the river where I get snags often they have done a **enjoyable.fishing** recommend great job of not breaking along with some strong line I purchased as well. They are super durable and easy to use.*

[TheOpelkoenjas]

Works like a charm here. Very well explained!

[HimynameizStu]

i just done a side by side test of this knot compared to uni to uni and the uni snapped whereas this held up.. also 7 wraps held up stronger than 6

[mikesaul]

Outstanding, kind regards Mike, Norfolk. Tight lines.

[stephenwelham]

Thank you for you reply and advice kind regards steve

[hypegamergig]

Thank you. I am using Olbrait knot and it bangs on inside of tip guide during cast. Will try your knot 🙂

[briskyoungploughboy]

Never seen a name for this knot but it, s basically a "half no-name" knot. I use a six-turn tucked blood knot in the thinner line. Seen a few negative comments below but I've tested many others and this is best. The knot should be well tested before use as it doesn't always set right every time and should be re-tested every half dozen casts or so and after pulling out of a snag or a big fish. Best to re-tie between sessions as friction through the rings when casting and retrieving rapidly leads to knot failure. This is true of all mono-to-mono shock-leader knots.

[paulgoode]

Great video but mine kept snapping when they were pulled with abit of force so not sure why?

[robshaw]

lubricate the running line when you pull it through to cut of the damaged bit

[robshaw]

Mention that the running line goes through the granny knot the same side that the shocky tag end comes out.

[terrynicholson]

Good description of a bad knot. I never understand why this is the knot taught to beginners when it is the weakest leader knot they could use. I have lost loads of gear over the years thanks to this very knot. As Stephen Pelham says using a grinner makes a stronger knot but better still learn the improved albright or spider hitch in the first place.

[jeremybaker]

Do I then tie the other end of the shock leader line directly to my rig, a 2 hook flapper rig for example ??

[Slow_Horse]

Tie this knot and REALLY pull it before cutting both tag ends off and the overhand knot of the shock leader will pull and slip and will “pigtail”. Albright or Spider Hitch is better and the Bimini Twist is best of all (if you can be arsed to tie it)

[thebullmccabe]

Great video, generally what length of shock would one use for beach casting ? Cheers

[g]

tried this several times .... one good hard tug and it comes undone .... not sure what im doing wrong but clearly it doesn't work for me, maybe my lie is crap .... but using the same shock line as in the vid

[mrdeadsea]

What percent strength will this knot give? Impressively thin, but I'd feel much more confident without a shock leader to be honest, hate to hook up on something big and then have the line break at the shock leader knot. Never used a shock leader before, but as I'm beginning to move up in rod length and cast weight I'm beginning to realize I might either have to switch over to Sunline Castaway braid in at around the 50lb or use a shock leader just to be safe. Sucks that I have to as I don't like either of those ideas at all.

[mervynpartlett]

Simpler than people think doing it for the 1st time, always used that kind of shock leader knot when beach casting, even pulling up Cod, Rays and small conger up 12 ft of cliff. I would say 15lb dead weight and still does better that the hook knot.