FishTalk Magazine Angler in chief Lenny Rudow and Anglers Employee Jimmy discuss how to choose fishing line leader when fishing for striped bass on the Chesapeake Bay. When jigging for rockfish, most anglers prefer using fluorocarbon monofilament in the 15 to 30 pound test range, tied to a braided main line using a uni to uni knot, FG knot, or Albright knot.