Love and have used braid past half dozen years. Started with 20 lb power pro, now use 10 lb power pro with a duo snap. Have snagged 2- 30 plus pound flathead cats on this setup this year so 10 is strong and also smaller dia to get the baits deep when they need to be. Granted, I have lost 3-4 cranks this year but that is also part of the game. Would have lost more if I was using mono. Power pro slick yellow 10lb for me.