re: What braid should I use?

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I'd use 65 or 80 probably

And a 70# leader is probably overkill IMHO

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Yeah, I usually only use about 40# for my leaders. That's the most crucial part to hide from the fish. If your line pops at 65#, I see no value in the leader having an extra 5# as the fish swims away with it.