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Originally Posted by FISH11
65lb braid is perfect. I use fluorocarbon leaders in 30-40 lb ( I prefer 40lb) usually 6'-7' long to a circle or ringed circle hook in 2/0-4/0 size. If tying braid to fluoro or mono, use a uni to uni knot with at least 6 turns on each side.
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This is pretty much the exact setup I use as far as line and knots. Double-uni on a palomar knot with ringed circle. I have yet to have a double-uni braid-swivel knot fail on me. I've pulled yellowtail and dorado straight through kelp paddies offshore after they belly-flop right into the middle of it and all the knots held up and the fish made it to the deck. back when I was experimenting with the albright, I had 2 fail on me in similar situations. Maybe it's just not a great knot for smaller lines? On my friend's boat, we use the albright on larger BFT setups and haven't had an issue. Either way, when I know there's kelp around and my line might end up around some, I'll step up the leader size and I know I can trust my double-uni/palomar combo!