A 20-50 foot monofilament leader can add stretch to the setup, acting as a shock absorber when fighting fast, strong fish like swordfish and wahoo
They figure out whom to block mostly by alignment and whos being covered (unable to release because theres a guy in your way) by the defensive front
Tubes can mean a lost outfit IMO especially if you like to run rods like I do which are generally pointed rearward
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If you fish for 3-4 days on your Panama fishing trip, chances are high that you will at least encounter a marlin