Most guys who fish often spool their own line. There are so many brands. Two
old standards in mono are Original Stren and Trilene XL.

Relatively big fish can be caught on light line, such as 4#, as long as
there's open water and the line has no nicks, kinks, etc., and the knot is
sound and drag set correctly.

You have to decide for yourself how to weigh the fun of light line against
the larger odds of a breakoff resulting in the fish swimming around with a
mouthful of hook(s). I personally would use 8-10#.

Good luck.

"Joe McIntosh" wrote in message
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"Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers" wrote in message
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A lot of what I base my line pound test rating on isn't necessarily the
size of the fish, it's the cover that I'm fishing. If there are thick
weeds or stumps in the water, I'll go with 8 or 10 pound test minimum.
It doesn't take much to break off a fish with 4-6 lb. test line.
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Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com

Joe responds---thanks for suggestions-- I guess I was asking about light
lines because as a fly fishing trout man all I snagged were the trees
within my backcast. What are the advantages of mono over braded--and
what is brand name of a good line?
Do you spool your own or have it put on at bait shop?
Thanks Joe