Braided line color loss

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Me mostly a boat fisherman and where this would come into effect from a boat , I know some braids loose there color but not their strength . How much of the main line would you color with a magic marker non dullable to keep it mostly invisable to the connection between main line and leader i think it might be 4' meaning how much can the fish see in the strike zone?
ML SR

[tattoobob]

I don't think it maters to stripers, if you think it maters do 10 feet
more is always better than less

[missing link]

Hey Bob R U watching the game and this site like me ?

[tattoobob]

There is a game on? who's playing

[Mike P]

If you're running a 4' leader, I wouldn't lose any sleep over the color bleaching out of your braid.

[Frankiesurf]

The magic marker will come out a heck of a lot quicker than the original color. Personally I don't think it rreally matters. Especially with a long leader.

[Saltheart]

If you are using a braid , you need a good length of mono or Flouro to add a shock absorber into the system. A few feet will do but more is better. My leaders usually start out about 8 feet and get nibbled down to about 4 then replaced.

[Mike P]

Tying direct might not cost you a fish, but it might cost you a little blood if you have to grab the line to land a fish

I like heavy mono and a big enough barrel swivel to give me something soild to aim for if I need to grab the line