03-04-2009, 04:40 PM
As a general rule I use 10-12# line, sometimes even 15# for leader. Usually when I cut a length I will hold the spool next to my face and pull the line out to the length of my other arm. It usually comes out about 2 1/2 feet after tying on and clipping tag ends. I have also had success with leaders as short as 1 foot though. It basically depends on various factors. How far off the bottom are the fish, how clear is the water, etc. I just find for me around 2 ft works best.
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