When do you use a leader?

Seismo wrote:
This is going to sound like a stupid question but as Mr. Garrison says,
there are no stupid questions, just stupid people.
I've always used mono line on my Curado.
All this talk lately of braided line makes me want to give it a try. I
assume you use a mono or flourocarbon leader for (in)visibility
purposes when using braided lines?
How much of a leader do you typically use - 6-8" or so?

What other situations would you use a leader on standard rod and
reels(non-fly-tackle)?

I am pretty similar to Bob in my approach, except for crankbaits I
always use braids with a fluoro leader (if the water requires it). The
braid gives me a small line diameter which gives me more running depth.
Also the braid increases the feel I have for determing cover and
helping me detect the subtle changes in the cranksbaits motion, which
can be the difference from hooking up and never knowing a fish was even
there.

For clear water I use fluorocarbon from 8' to 4' depending on the type
of cover and what the fish are telling me they want.

I use braids for all my flipping / pitching rods, and will put on a
heavier fluoro leader if the water is clear. Problem is, when you start
getting up to the heavier weights, line diameter can somewhat take away
from what the fluoro gives you.

My 2 cents as well

Chris