i run 40lb p line with a snubber for all my dipsys it works well for me. the reason snubbers are good is there is no stretch in the wire like the mono so when the fish hits the snubber absorbes the shock of the fish hitting try tightening ur realease on the dipsy i hardly ever loose a fish on a dipsy unless he straightens the hook or just simply brakes the leader on the fly i run my leaders about 6ft long check out the sodus point 9-6 report and there is proof that i put them in the boat all three of those fish where on a dipsy. we all have r own opinion so find what works 4 u and stick to it.