leader is a must mate, if ya get rubbed between snags or sharp rocks then the braid would sheer instantly....how much drag are ya fishing on your light gear? and what size leaders ya using that snapped and brand...... i totally vouch for 8lb black magic leader for my all round fishing light and have landed some big fish on that, but ya will always get busted off it comes with fishing light, ya win some ya lose some ....but ya get more action plus ya braid is visible to the fish more than some fluoro carbon leader oh yeah and great way to pop ya jewy cherry mate
Ivz