somefishingdude

Great, thanks Tom - really appreciate your insight.

That'd be the SLX DC 7.4:1

I am having a recurring problem where the braid-to-leader knot keeps busting at the level guide when casting. I am aiming for a longer leader because I am fishing a soft-plastic swimbait in clear water. IMO, 5-6ft leader doesn't seem to be long enough, so I go for ~20ft leader; let me know what you think about this assumption. Here is what I'm doing and what's failing: Braid #: 40 Fluoro #: 15 Knots (both failed): FG, Alberto Weight of lure: ~1/4oz Casting: Baitcasting reel - blast as hard as I can from the bank to reach deep water Ever since the braid-to-fluoro knot has been traveling through the level guide, I've been getting failures. Let me know what you think. Moreover, I am looking to respool my reel. Would it be better to go with lighter braid and leader, or straight fluoro / copolymer?