O.K. Dude,
I think that the leader thing is a bad idea, when the fish are gonna bite it doesn't matter if the thing is tied on with neon rope, when they bite they bite hard and they mean it. I would use 20# at the very maximum. I throw all my big baits on 15# Triple-x and have never broken off I've even pulled in a couple of trees with the stuff. I know that line brands are personal preference but the triple-x is rope and it casts really far. Try not to get too technical with your rig I would worry about trying to fish the right place at the right time. I wouldn't recommend the flourocarbon thing at all, its too brittle and when you get a big fish close all thats between you and your trophy is that stuff, it's just a bad idea. Definitely keep your drag locked down to hook the fish and keep it hooked, (you can always loosen it if you think you need to). Hope this helps,
Pudds Pro
A.K.A.Toadhunter