Dinsley, as already mentioned a few times, dont use a shockleader with the level wind on an Abu 7000. 35lb straight through will do for almost anything you will come across in the north east. As long as your just putting a lead out with an overhead thumb type cast then it will be plenty strong enough. The leader knots catch in the level wind, even a tapered leader catches a bit. 35lb will be fine although a pain in the backside to snap if you get snagged up! lol