Personally, I'd just use mono as the leader. But, if you think you need fluorocarbon .... backing off the drag will compensate for the lack of stretch.![]()
Curious though ... where on the fluorocarbon leader is the break occurring ?? With braid/fluoro combo, why are you setting the hook with very much power (both are low stretch lines) ??
I do have one outfit rigged with 10lb test hi-vis braid and the braid is tied directly to the jig ... stiff 7' rod ... and I don't "set the hook" by jerking the rod, but just sweep the rod about a foot as I continue to reel. (this outfit is used solely for casting)