I have the same St Croix and string it with 4lb Nanofil. So far so good, used it through gill season and currently snatching Crappie out of deep water with it. Stuck a few large whisker fish and some big ole drum and it has performed well. The only drawback I have found is that being a 1 pc rod it does not travel well. I am still thinking about a JDM rod, in 2 piece of course due to the this very reason. My daughter lives on a small neighborhood lake that has a good population of small panfish. UL equipment has become my focus this year and I have enjoyed the learning curve.
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