
to each his own. for me, 40 lb in the sand or on the boat, 50 lb in the rocks. Uni to the swivell, palomar to the hook/clip. If blues are around in abundance, wire leader. If not in abundance, 50 lb. Man, I find the 50 lb. stiff, 80 lb. must be like a trying to tie a knot in a coat hanger...