Blackfishing line
 

What pound test braided line do you all use and what leader

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Re: Blackfishing line
 

You're going to get a bunch of different answers, but the most popular combo is 50lb braid with 50-80lb mono topshot. When using braid, make sure you either put tape on the spool or some mono backing so the line doesn't slip on the spool.

Re: Blackfishing line
 

40lbs braid to 40lbs top shot

Re: Blackfishing line
 

50 braid. Top shot can be 30, 40, 50, 60, 80 or 100, depends on conditions. I go as heavy as I can get away with. Sometimes it just doesn't matter. Some days 130 mono isn't out of the question and others you can't get a bite unless you're using 30 fluorocarbon.

Re: Blackfishing line
 

My Favorite Braided line i use for the past couple of years has been multi color Diawa boat braid in 55 lb test. Nice round liner that is coated and thin diameter. I like the feel of it in my hands. I also like the multi color braid as i can thumb the spool as i am close to bottom so i can gently place my sinker without spooking the fish by pounding my sinker.
As for top shot Use about 15-20 ft of Andy mono in 40- 80 lb test based on area i am fishing. As for my rigs normally use flouro leader in the 20-80 lb class. Also dependent on area and bite. Favorite rig is the slider rig on long leader. When fishing down south will either fish slider or most often snafu 0n 60-80 lb leader. As for hooks normally use Owner octopus in the 4/0 - 5/0 size
That should cover your bases. Hope that helps