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Old 06-15-2012, 08:10 AM   #10
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The only reason to use a big shock leader IMO is for braid. It helps prevent ripping hooks out of fish and acts as a shock absorber of sorts. If your using mono, I'd just up it to 20 lb test and then use a swivel tied 3 foot leader of 40 lb flouro.
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