Ok, I have 20 lb big game on my abus and recently I put about 20 ft of 50lb topshot on via albright knot. Well when I went to cast it, the albright knot caught on the last eye and backlashed the snot outta me. Thinking it is a little too big for the eye, lol.

Anyways, should I use a swivel on the end of my 20lb and tie about 3 ft of 50 lb on it, or just go straight mainline 20 lb all the way (no leader just bottom rig on mainline)?

Thanks

are you casting a huge chunk of lead?

Usually just a 2 ounce.

just use staight 20lb up to your leader. Then you can go either way with it.
If you are loosing a lot of rigs in trees, you can use a lighter leader. This way you just loose your hooks.
If you are losing a lot of whole rigs in rocks, bump up your leader. Or figure out a break away weight.
Good luck