I find that it also comes down to baits as well. Are they alive or dead?If they are big live baits like whole 30cm mackerel I will run a foot length of 50 - 60lb leader with a simple loop to loop connection at the end and connect the loop to the dropper loop on the main line. Another loop on the bottom to change your lead to the weight required as the tide works, slows and stops. A Circle Hook needs to have a gap between it and the bait if the baits are big. If the hook is buried in the bait then when the fish hits and runs off all your doing is pulling the bait out of its mouth as there is no
