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    Posted: 20 Dec 2013 at 9:04am
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Probably a question I should already know but interested know what weight leader guys are using for poppers/stickbaits.
Just spooled 2x Stradic 8000J with 50lb braid, thoughts are to use 80 or 100lb for leader material.
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I've got 130lb ygk castman absorber, really nice stuff, supple, casts well.
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Minimum Varivas Shock Leader 100LB for Gulf etc...
Prosele 130Lb or Varivas Shock leader140Lb
Prosele 170Lb  or Varivas Shock leader 170lb for Big Boy Or Reefy terrain
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Nothing wrong with a bit of suffix zippy as well
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