I've been using the 25lb whiplash on my float rod, which I think is 8lb diameter. I wouldn't go any smaller, though. While using 10lb ultragreen leaders, I found the braided line knot actually broke about 10-20% of the time, and I was retying my knots frequently. I think I would probably go with a 30lb braided next time- I don't want my mainline to snap. HT
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