I've hammered a few steelies on the Shou too. The light leaders do help but I have to concur that you aren't likely to land them that quickly on 3# line or have so many guys hook so many in one hole with the spookout factor. If you needed that light of line to hook them how come they didn't spook with all that much multiple commotion? Even if I actually did experience such a phenomenon as you described I'd think twice about posting it for what it might due to my credibility. Just my .02