Jeff"e"d -

I have been using both the green and white and blue and white. One weekend the blue needlefish was best, last weekend the green Herring size was best. I keep two or three of each size/color in the box at all times.

As for your leader length, I think it is too long. I have found after much trial and error that the bucktails work best with heavy leader in the 30-40# range with a length of 26-27 in. the best. Grandslam recomends 27 as the best option, and after many tries, I would have to agree with them.

Scott