This year in the salt, I started using #25 Stren High Impact in high vis green. It's wonderful, very tough, and abrasion resistant, but also soft enough to work with. I strongly recommend it. I will be using it for my river slamon fishing as well. As for leaders, it's Max. UG all the way.
As for steelies, Mx UG once again... T

The line debate is very similar to the hook debate.... they are both such small prices to pay considering the prices you have paid for everything else.

TH

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