To be honest with this one doesn't seem to matter all that much; generally, I use 130lb Seaguar Fluoro leader on everything - and straight wire (like used here) in order to achieve more erratic, side to side action with many baits. In the case of the Flipper have used both and not much difference at all in action
@@JontheWater I actually do not do the split rings - even though I technically should. It is the safest; I just hate messing with the rings to change baits especially now that have to put spectacles on lol. The staylocs are good but they aren't foolproof ... only 3 times through many fish - but I have had them open and lost fish.