Although of lesser experience I'm sure, I must suggest a different means of stillfishing. Don't use baithooks, and dont use pre-made leaders. Make your own. If for the bottom, make one thats at least 6' long. USE EGG HOOKS! RED EGG HOOKS ARE BEST! I will use up to even a size 18 somtimes, and have caught a 3 pounder on that size. Small amounts of bait/worm mix. The point of this type of rig is for them to swallow the whole thing. let them take it a bit then strike suddenly. You'll usually have to cut your hook when you catch one, but my oh my, you will be much more pleased.
3 pound test is MAX for leader, 4 pound is suggested for main line.