For the leaders I choose a 9 foot fluorocarbone knot less with a 16 lbs tippet for regular fish 8 to 20 pounds fish. Not having knots in the tippets is an asset for fishing up the weedy section
If the fish are smaller I can add two foot of 10lbs fluorocarbone. For real big carps above 20lbs you it’s a bit like going to war : you better have the proper gear, like a special 22lbs Tarpon Tippet !
The best rod are 9′ foot line 8 (your bonefish rod!). For the monsters over 20lbs you can go up line 9 or 10 if you want to have a chance stopping them. Polarize glasses are highly recommended and a good stripping glove is useful when the reel starts to sing after a fish run.
