I like about 30 -36 inch leader if using a single off the center.
I favor 2 oz parachutes as the trailing lure with a 9 inch shad.
60 lb clear Ande is my leader choice.
Wise to remove the swivel that comes with the umbrella and replace it with a Sampo ball bearing. They cost $3.00 or so but well worth it.
With short leader - a snagged baitfish or spinning Rockfish can cause leader to break - costing you a good lure.
One other trick - use a Tony # 19 or Cripple Alewife 11/0 spoon instead of a parachute. It really does good - call it the " secret weapon ".
The 8 shads all swim nicely but the spoon looks wounded and falling behind.
I like to run that off a down rigger.
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