topwater, braid or mono leader

[Clampy]

Originally Posted by ike84

Do the trout really shy away from braid tied directly to the bait? Just wondering cause it seems like the would see 20 lb flouro before they see 30 lb braid that has the diameter of 8 lb mono.

Maybe when the water is really clear.
But the leader makes it so much easier.
You can grab it to handle a fish without cutting hands. Extends your life of braid.
Braid wont get caught in split rings with leader
Litte shock absorbency can't hurt.
Easier to re tie