What pound-test should I use?
Too heavy and you get fewer bites; too light and you lose the fish of the day to a break-off. Pick your target and the cover you're fishing and we'll suggest a main line and leader that balance stealth against strength.
These are starting points, not rules. Local conditions, your rod and reel, and exactly how big the fish run all shift the answer. When two anglers argue line weight, they're usually both right for their water - err lighter for finicky fish, heavier near snags.
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