scott craven
Well-Known Member
In my opinion 25lb is plenty. If the fish breaks off it was probably due to a knicked leader that would have likely broken if you're using 40lb too.
25 gives you two advantages in my opinion. Better action from chovies or spoons, and if you're going to break a fish off its probably going to be at the hook and you'll still have your flasher and teaser head. If you use 40 either your rod or mainline will break and you're looking at minimum a lost flasher and teaser head.
I'm new at this though, and everyone had their own opinions
Go as light as you want on your leader, but be prepared to lose fish.
Tyee's can break 25lb easily especially behind a flasher which creates a lot of extra drag in the water.