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That hi-viz 15 lb (16??) mono that John has on those big ass spools. 7 strand leader about 15" and a #4 treble attached with a haywire twist.
Don't have time or interest in learning the names of 600 different line types, compositions, etc. That's what John G. earns his living doing. I'm happy to pay him for his knowledge.
I think sometimes we overthink this crap because of the fantastic job done by the advertising departments of the line makers.
It's a king mack that tourists catch by accident every day on $30 Wal-Mart rigs that they fish upside down. Not like we're on the flats in the keys fishing for bone fish or permit or Blue Marlin off Cabo.
If you watch closely, it's not the gear those who catch the most kings that matters, it's their technique and experience. I've seen more than one guy fishing really sh**ty looking gear, held together with electrical tape, fish rings around guys with the best of this and that.
My suggestion - take your reel to J&M, tell them what you want to do and let them do their magic. You will not go wrong.
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20# Big Game in solar color on my Battle 7000
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Divedeep saying it best.
Although add skill and experience to quality gear and technique and you have a lethal (to fish) combo.
That said, those without skill and experience are doing right by asking questions and discovering what gear will give them a tactical advantage--as well as make it easier on their pocketbooks by avoiding that which doesn't work well.
