[danyeo]

Are you guys using steel leaders? How about braided lines? If Pike don't care about a steel Leader then I assume they won't care if they can see a braided line.

For Trout and Bass I would think Braided line wouldn't be a good choice unless you're using a foot or 2 of fluoro or mono on the end.

Funny thing, years ago I caught lot's a big Pickeral in the 24 - 28 inch range and never used any leaders or anything, just 8lb line with a swivel. And usually Daredevils or Shiners and Bluegills.