need a spinning rod

[keeperreaper]

Paul,
You are right about the splice being the smoothest through the guides. Loop tp loop just makes changing top shots easier. I use the splice method. If you dont know how to splice let me know and I can do it for you . I have the needles if you need them.

[Sea Dangles]

You may find yourself needing Matt every time a new leader is needed,and bluefish can make it a pita.Loop to loop connection is hard to locate with your fingers at times because it is so small.It is easy for a novice like me and you can't feel it going through the guides.Streamline and Basil Pappas sell these leaders retail.All they really are is hollow core spliced to leader material with a loop spliced on the end for the quick change.Go to 360tuna.com to help with a lot of these questions,lots of great info there from the tuna jig n pop crowd.Calstars are great and durable,but not too light.