Sorry for the Hijack - I have a Daiwa Exceller 902xxh rod with Daiwa Exceller 3000 +Reel with 30 lb Whiplash 0.12mm and I use a leader 12 ft Double Ex Flurocarbon 30 lb. I reaplaced the small eyes on rod with bigger eyes so the leader knot runs smooth. I think there is about 350 to 400 m of whiplash on the reel. The leader is to heavy but better on the finger and here in the Western Cape I fish alot between Rocks and Gulleys for Galjoen, Bream, Cob.
I still do not get enough distance on the casting, maybe someone can give some help.
Hope all this help.