I like to use what ever is on sale. The last time it was 10lb monofilament at Walmart. $8 spool was marked down to $5 and I figured that should be the hot line for the season. Still need to replace the line on the cranking rods. Don't know what's gonna be on sale. I am eyeing a 1k yard spool of pline hi vis grn in 10lb. Has anyone used any of that stuff.