b'Craig Tubba Clement with aKey attributes of fluorocarbon:Feature solid west coast snapper caughtSinks well.surfcasting, notice the orange tapered leader connected toAlmost invisible.the mainline and swivel.Low stretch.Sensitive.Good abrasion resistance.With the main benefit of fluorocarbon being almost invisible to fish when underwater, using fluoro can aid with hooking shy or wary fish and is also great for use with lures to help them look more natural in the water.When softbaiting in the shallows, I will employ either 20lb, 25lb or 30lb fluoro as the water is typically clearer and fish can be more easily spooked as they feel vulnerable in the bright conditions.If fishing in places without much structure, such as in bays or over sand then 20lb leader is fine.However, if the terrain is rocky or kelpy and the potential busts off higher on good fish, I would go up in line weight to 25-30lb fluoro to offset the danger and have more line weight on hand to pull fish from foul.With braid, you need to ensure that a suitable leader is attached to function as a shock absorber for casting and for protection from sharp teeth or obstructions in the water.Big snapper have teeth that can easily break off on 10kg (20lb) line and weBlack Magics Tough all know how kingfish will head for theFluorocarbon and Pink Shock Leader are good leaders nearest rock to try and bust you off. for snapper lure fishing.Lets look at the following options to consider for leader and which knots are best to connect to your mainline.FLUOROCARBONFluorocarbon fishing line is made from polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) and is renown for its low visibility underwater and was originally popular with trout or freshwater anglers who fish often in gin clear streams.54FISHING IN GODZONE MAGAZINE'