I normally fish really snaggy ground using 65lb braid, 60lb 30 foot shock leader, 60lb pulley rig with a 20lb snood. I used to fish with grip leads and a rotten bottom, but lately, I've been getting away with a plain pear-shaped lead and no rotten bottom. It may be due to the rock formation I'm casting into, but so far I seem to be losing less gear. If it is REALLY snaggy ground with big rocks, I will still use the rotten bottom, but wondered if it is better to use a grip lead with the wires bent out at 90 degrees or just a plain lead.