Jeff Mellott Warfordsburg, PA 6 17-06 146 Day 1: 3 07-07 Day 2: 3 09-15 56
The leader serves several purposes: Reduces the visibility of the terminal connection Provides abrasion resistance near shells, rocks, pilings, and fish Adds a small amount of shock absorption Makes it easier to replace the damaged end of the line Prevents the braid from contacting the lure or hook directly Monofilament leaders are affordable, flexible, and effective for many presentations
If youre looking for a little more protection against average wear and tear, though, then consider their Right Pack that includes a suede bottom
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They make an xxl size now too
Fishing the bait on a 7-foot, medium-heavy rod, Stefan usually uses 14-pound-test Berkley Trilene XL, but will go to 30-pound-test braided line with a 15-pound-test mono leader if hes fishing around heavier cover