Some have monofilament or copolymer leaders and braided or fused main lines. Others are trying flurocarbon, which Nixon believes sinks too rapidly and harms the lure's action. If the fish are tight to the bottom, I'll shorten it. If they're suspended, I may go with a longer leader. On big fish lakes it's 20-pound test, although usually I'll use 17 or even 10 on clear lakes.
Bites can be subtle or savage.
The plus is the angler is always in contact with the bottom. A downside, especially with longer leaders and the slipping egg sinker, is if there is slack in the line a fish may swim away with the worm and spit it out. It also can swallow the lure, embedding the hook in its throat. That's where practice and confidence plays a key role. Some anglers use light-wire hooks.