Were the hooks barbless? If so the fish might still have a chance to throw them. That's to bad but it happens sometimes, a good way to prevent that is to use a steel or titanium leader or even use 2 strands of powerpro together as a leader, if the fish nicks one the other should still hold. Just a thoughtWW
Yeah its tough, the titanium leaders are awesome bu will cost you. I have the the BOA no kink titanium in 20 lb, it stretches, and has the diameter of 4lb mono! Its awesome, you dont need to crimp and can just tie a BASIC clinch knot with 3-4 twists and it holds tight.
Where can you buy the Boa!!!!!! I cant get it anywhere and I am dieing to try it!!!!!!!