Surf rod setup

[Kung Fugu]

Hey guys,

I've borrowed a 12ft rod off a mate that I want to have a go with. It needs some line so I'm going to put on some 20lb mono that I already have. I bought some cheap 40lb leader the other day and I'm not sure about the rig. Do I still want to be using the 40lb line or should I attach something less obvious at the end like the 16lb fc I have?

Does this sound about right? -

Main line(20lb mono) - slim beauty or uni to uni knot - leader(40lb mono) about 2 rod lengths - snap swivel - paternoster rig using the 40lb line or using 16lb fc.

Am I right in thinking that using that 16lb fc will just be a weak link in the chain?

Not sure exactly what I'll be fishing for, might be whiting off some rocks or the beach.

Thanks

[Basti]

wouldn't bother with the leader. just run the 20lb to the swivel and 16lb 'noster for whiting. 40lb if you're after bigger fish

[Brett]

Using mono, just run your 20lb mainline, to the swivel and connect the paternosta to it also. If chasing whiting, 16lb should be fine. If you hit a beach for gummies, then use the 40lb.

[Kung Fugu]

Ok, thanks. I thought i might fling a few sinkers off without the heavier line.