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[troutddicted]

Nothing less than 6 lb test.  Most of the time you have full control of the fish and can rough them around... I can't imagine fighting a fish on 3 lb line...

[Mr. Bassturd]

ya that's what I figured I find 6lb leader is perfect for me as I usually run 8 lb or 10 lb main line. but mind u I haven't caught many steelhead so far just 2 to be exact so i'm not an expert. 

[steelhead101]

i agree with the above, 3-4lb leaders are just not needed. personally i would go with 6lb or 8lb if the water is a little dirtier, first if you go with a high quality leader like seagaur the diameter will be far smaller than that of say cheap fluorocarbon like trilene or berkley. personally i find smaller roe bags, smaller hooks and having your last shot atleast a foot above your roe bag to be all the stealth you need.

[w_ boughner]

If you plan on eating the fish you and go light with your lead 4lb for stealhead but for catch and release I'd go 6-8 lb

[GoodenTight]

 personally i find smaller roe bags, smaller hooks and having your last shot atleast a foot above your roe bag to be all the stealth you need.

 

 

 

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