I understand that 8# leader will break much more easily than 30# braid, as well as the fact that some fish will be lost regardless, i just meant would 10# Ultragreen generally hold up a leader material with 30# braid.

The Clearwater generally runs light green to gin clear most of the season, and I would prefer to use 10 rather than 12# leader; after 15 years fishing it, I have gotten bit more using 10# that 12#.

I was basically wondering if I could get away with 10# leader most of the time.