a shorter leader makes it easier to snag...it keeps the hook lower where the fish are, there is less resistance when the hook is set from the swivel to the hook point, ect.... look at what the tribal guys that snag use, they dont use 40 foot leaders, and there is a reason for that....

snagging will still be around, because that is intent... flossing will be curbed to a point, but people will eventually figure out ways around it like always....


also, what about spoon and spinner fisherman? will they be affected?