Chris, go with braid, once you get used to it, you'll love it. First you have to make sure the real has a bearing on the line roller, braid will twist without it.
As far as leaders, for plugging I use 30-50# mono 18" long with a swivel on one end and snap on the other tied with Paomar knots. Eeling I tie 40-50# mono directly to the braid with an albright knot and snell on an 7/0 Gami circle hook. I can show you next time I see ya if you want.
Dave
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