Dont go more than double the braid.........Pe5 you could use 50/60/70/80/100  no probs but use mono.....It depends on what size fish you expect to catch and the terrain you are fishing in........thats why you dont find anything set in stone....save yourself some money and use a supple mono..........use flouro for live baiting where invisiblenesss is good........personally i never use flouro for jigging......too much memory ....knots hard to tie and PR knots dont grip as well......Suffix zippy will do the job in whatever weight you choose. .......

ive always used flurocarbon leaders and never have had issues i feel the benefitsyou gain using fluro well outweigh the fact that is a bit harder to tie knots. just practise your knots and test them uni knot or ag chain to the jig and pr for the leader to the braid never seen a pr slip off fluro. definitely make your own jig assist cords though. and leader size on pe5 anything from 80lb to 180lb if you know you are going to big boy lands. 

What part of the country are you fishing?The advice regarding area and terrain is good, this is what I consider when choosing a leader (although my staple is 150lb so more of a default than choice) 

What brand braid you using there Falco?

hookerpuka wrote: Slow pitch jigging and slow jigging I use 30lb Fluro leader, this is dictated by terrain and conditions to a degree but if you're fishing in foul areas with large fish dropping to 20lb can get expensive on the wallet.    50lb Mechanical jigging 60-80-100lb depending on the day and area you're jigging but 80lb would be a good all round to start.   I use fluro. I don't find knots any more difficult to tie and the extra abrasion resistance is worthwhile, A well tied PR knot will hold well and have yet to have one fail under high drags.    If you're going to learn how to tie your own assist rigs, which is very worth while, make sure you look at using the Jig star ring and grommets. They're  a worthwhile investment and will save you a few jigs once you start hooking up  And gesus christ LBD your hard to read :P

falco wrote:   Falco...where have you been? ....you havent posted on here for yonks !

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hookerpuka wrote: falco wrote:   Falco...where have you been? ....you havent posted on here for yonks !   I stepped off the merry go round, but judging by the last few comments its same old business as usual

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hookerpuka wrote: laidbackdood wrote: hookerpuka wrote: falco wrote:   Falco...where have you been? ....you havent posted on here for yonks !   I stepped off the merry go round, but judging by the last few comments its same old business as usual  Nah it's been pretty quiet with the exception of one interesting character lately. LBD still bites as hard as usual though :P   Hope life is treating you well and the fish are still biting just as hard as ever for you.  I am still getting therapy from leaving nz puka....too many ****ing aussies over here and they cant play rugby for sh...t

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Another old thread I know. Just a couple of questions I’m hoping to get opinions on.
I’m getting set up for slow pitch jigging in deeper water with jigs up to 300g.
With SPJ on pins and reefs it can be a surprise what you hook.
I’m intend to go PE 3 for my braid, this is at the heavier end recommended by the overseas gurus.
I’m thinking maybe 50lb leader which is much lighter than the 80-130lb leaders I use mechanical jigging.
Would 50lb be OK for kings? Could I try even lighter like 40lb?
Also I’m getting a bit disillusioned with Fluorocarbon. I would be interested opinions on using mono leaders for heavier SPJ?

Cheers