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Leader material for jig heads should be around the 10lb mark which allows some suppleness in the line and strength to tie a loop knot, allowing more action from the jig head

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Typical uses: Bass fishing, freshwater fishing, and situations where accuracy is key

I wanted to catch the big bass, but didnt have a great setup for big lures (like swimbaits and deep-diving crankbaits) until a few months ago

Tie the braid and backing together with a simple uni-to-uni knot.