SHOCK LEADER???

I have been thinking about trying a shock leader. Have you ever used one??? Does it effect casting, roll cast, tuck cast etc. I like to fish smaller tippets but these fresh steelies are tuff on the tippet. Any comments would be appreciated.

I have fished them & I like them but you have to learn to set the hook harder because of the stretch in the shock piece, had no problem with casting & it worked great on those sudden hard runs.
just my 2 cents hpe it helps

I think if you are using the correct size rod weight to the fly and fish and it is a quality blank you won't need a shock tippet. Also try using a higher quality tippet like Wulff. Can't beat it. If you have a cortland ct or simialr broom of a stick then a shock tippet is a very acceptable way to manage the lack of flex in the first half of the rod. You can use a $1.00 trout snubber from the sporting goods store to even see if you like the feel before you commit to the shock.

what is a trout snubber

Follow up:  I added the shock gum today.  I let the fly shop do it as it was not easy.  They tied it directly to the end of the fly line and then on to the leader using something akin to a bimini knot.  I've heard good things about this system.