Best line or braid for reds....

[Ray]

Originally Posted by Gerald

Same here......except I don't use any leader.

I have caught many 25+ lb fish without breaking off. I once caught a 39" long Red on 10 lb mono......it took a long, long time to land it.

That's the fun part of fishing.
Light tackle fights are way too fun.
If they get off, fine.
If not, fine.
I have caught up to 40 lb. fish on 12 lb. mono.