In message , Cliff
writes
Try bringing in 6 mackerel then you will see why ;-)
I have, it's a fight but definitely a winnable one.
by the time you have untangled the mess you could have had another
dozen one at a time.
Hmm, maybe I've just been very lucky, I rarely get lines tangled (not
caught eel yet though) even with a full set of feathers. About the worst
I regularly get is the hooks hanging up on each other.
As ABU said use a shock leader but I meant make sure the rig body is
heavy line for the same reason.
Definitely, it's a must for your safety as well as everyone else's.
Some mackerel feathers for boats are on light line so wont cast
safely.
Cliff.

Sea Anglers have "BIGGER" Tackle.
As one of my carp fishing neighbours said 'Where are you going with that
bloody tow rope'

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Clint Sharp