Thanks Daz.

I was worried anything below 40lb might be a bit weak without a leader.

Do you know what diameter the braid is that you use?

In reply to Post #16
it's .26

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Daz

In reply to Post #15
I do the same but never fishing at long range. Haven't cracked a spomb off for years now.

In reply to Post #18
What bs and diameter braid do you use?

Thanks

In reply to Post #19
40lb 0.32mm
Last time I bought some it was £9.99 for 1000m on eBay.
Can't do links so
https://ebay.us/m/L2ahCD