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• j102 Posts: 52 Deckhand

  October 2017 #2

  I prefer (90% of the time) 20 lbs PowerPro with 25 lbs Fluorocarbon leader. Depending on the size of the fish, I go down to a 20 lbs Fluorocarbon leader.

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• fishdish Posts: 1,223 Officer

  October 2017 #3

  20 is the lowest I ever use. When targeting snook I go between 25 and 60 depending on bait size and water conditions. Reds and trout aren't very leader shy like a snapper or snook can be. As long as your not fishing arround structure or oysters 20 or 25 will be fine for reds.

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• dcr Posts: 365 Deckhand

  October 2017 #4

  I'm not adding much, just +1 for other responses.
  My inshore kayak rods are lighter -- 10# PP + 20# fluoro.
  My favorite all-around go-to rod is heavier -- 15# PP + 20# fluoro. If I'm specifically targeting snook I'll bump up the fluoro to 25# if I have any.

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• Sargas Posts: 59 Greenhorn

  October 2017 #5

  yeah as stated 20# is my inshore saltwater go to. but if you are targeting snook, esp larger snook I use 30-40 lb. I stick with 20lb braid as it is so small and has an actual breaking strength of like 25+ usually. if you go out for those ultra lite set ups and your trout fishing who knows when a big snook might bite! never want to be under gunned

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