RT, I don't use the long leaders, mine are about 3' long. I do use the double hook setup with a cheater. I feel the hook above the cheater works better. With the cheater below the hook it won't bounce it away on the hook set,(as was your thought) also that bottom hook has saved the day a few times. The hook size I use depends on the line size, #4's for 6 & 8lb, #2's for 10lb test. I very seldom get into any heaver line.

Fishhead5

PS The pink worm worked for me tuesday