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Sakuma Tapered Shock Leaders

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15-60lb18-70LB

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SKU – SAK250875282

Product Details and Uses

Elevate your distance casting and safeguard your line with the legendary Sakuma Tapered Shock Leader, a staple for serious UK sea anglers.

Sakuma leaders are precision-engineered to bridge the gap between your light mainline and a heavy casting weight, delivering unmatched performance and reliability when targeting species like Cod, Bass, Ray, and Smoothhound from the shore or boat.

Key Product Features for the UK Angler:

Feature	Benefit for Sea Fishing
Precision Tapered Design	The line smoothly transitions from a thin diameter (approx. 18lb / 0.37mm) at the mainline end to a powerful diameter (approx. 70lb / 0.74mm) at the rig end.
Incredibly Small Knot	By matching the mainline and leader diameters at the knot, the resulting connection is minimal. Prevents weed pick-up and eliminates guide-wrap or drag through your rod rings, maximising casting distance and preventing crack-offs.
Superior Shock Absorption	The heavy-gauge end of the leader is positioned to absorb the full force and acceleration of a powerful overhead or pendulum cast, ensuring your line will not break under casting load.
High Abrasion Resistance	Constructed from a premium co-polymer with exacting Japanese standards, the thick end offers exceptional resistance against rough ground, barnacles, and sharp shingle, crucial when fishing over rocky beaches and rough terrain.
Ready-to-Use Lengths	Supplied as individual, pre-cut leaders (typically 5 leaders per spool, each 15 metres long), allowing you to quickly replace leaders without wastage and ensure you always have enough wraps on the spool for a safe cast.

Technical Specifications:

Taper Range: Varies from approx. 18lb to 70lb breaking strain.
Diameter Range: Varies from approx. 0.37mm to 0.74mm.
Length: 5 x 15m Leaders per Spool.
Material: High-Strength, Abrasion-Resistant Co-Polymer.

15-60lb 0.35-0.70mm or

18-70lb 0.38-0.75mm