Lost a very nice pike at the hole on an experimental rig. I had heard about old timers using multiple stands of mono for pike rigs. I decided to try two strands of 8 lb flouro with a circle hook. The idea being, it would help in the extermly clear water of the St. Lawrence. I thought I'd be able to play the fish then gaf it at the hole. I was able to play it to hole and just as my buddy goes to GAF it the leader snapped and down went a 10-15# pike. Lesson learned, 50lb flouro leader or steel for now on.