TOP SHOT AND IGFA...

[sportfishingusa]

Stupid question which i thought i knew the answer for.. but i know the double line and leader can be a maximun total length of 40 ft..

But what about top shots.. can you use a 100 yd top shop of 130lb and then add your leader to that? is that legal or illegal?

[clt_capt]

The way I understand it is that the 100yds of 130 would be considered main line, so an additional leader would be legal.

Your backing would have to test below 130 to be strictly legal...

[sportfishingusa]

The way I understand it is that the 100yds of 130 would be considered main line, so an additional leader would be legal.

Your backing would have to test below 130 to be strictly legal...

Thanks man! Thats what i assumed.. got mono backing of 60 and 80 lb mono and was going to do a bimini to a 200yd 130lb mono top .. but i am not sure yet.. wanna make sure we are legal for the weekend.

Thanks again!

[clt_capt]

Thanks man! Thats what i assumed.. got mono backing of 60 and 80 lb mono and was going to do a bimini to a 200yd 130lb mono top .. but i am not sure yet.. wanna make sure we are legal for the weekend.

Thanks again!

I don't do a lot of tourney fishing - you may want to check with the tournament HQ to be safe...

[sportfishingusa]

Thanks again.. my friend was throwing it around and i told him i was not to sure as i dont really use them... but we will check it out and give it a shot!! Thanks again

[giantfan]

Read the rules Vinnie... I don't think you need to be IGFA compliant....at least for Mako Mania, not sure about the other one as I am not fishing it... Just keep the line under 130#

http://www.makomanianj.com/rules.htm

[sportfishingusa]

Read the rules Vinnie... I don't think you need to be IGFA compliant....at least for Mako Mania, not sure about the other one as I am not fishing it... Just keep the line under 130#

http://www.makomanianj.com/rules.htm

yeah i checked them out them ted.. did not see anything but still wanna keep it legal...

[Jim Brown]

Hi,
I used to be the Asst. to the President of the IGFA. Top shots are o.k. as you describe. The line class would be the heavier of the two lines should you submit a catch for record consideration. Leaders and double lines are limited to a maximum of 30' and when used in conjunction the limit of double and leader is 40'. Check the IGFA's website for more information.
Jim

[marlinrojo]

Hi,
I used to be the Asst. to the President of the IGFA. Top shots are o.k. as you describe. The line class would be the heavier of the two lines should you submit a catch for record consideration. Leaders and double lines are limited to a maximum of 30' and when used in conjunction the limit of double and leader is 40'. Check the IGFA's website for more information.
Jim

Wow Jim great to see you on here. Haven't seen you for a while. How have you been??