b'FeatureA lovely Tiri Channel snapper caught drifting along the channel edge.LEADER CHANGEWhat I have noticed though is that changing down from 12kg fluorocarbon leader to 6kg fluorocarbon has increased my strike and catch rate. Fishing with two rods has proven this on a few separate occasions. Areas without dangerous line cutting rocks are good to try this especially if the fishing is a bit difficult. It is one of my tricks when things are slow and it pays off. Because it is quite light line, its worth giving the leader a firm tug by holding the softbait to make sure the knots are solid after youve landed a few fish.The line cannot sustain muchFishing with two abrasion or stress over time so itsrods solo is a good worth doing little tests while fishingstrategy with different just in case. If the line breaks, it saveslures on each.you losing a good fish instead. Its often easy to lift fish into the boat, however using a net helps take the strain off the knot and helps it retain its strength when using 6kg leader.36FISHING IN GODZONE MAGAZINE'