[icebadger]

i use 8lb test on a 6'6" st croix with a penn 710z reel. its all about keeping your drag set properly. i really don't fish for brids or muskys,mostly i fish for smallmouth and largemouth bass,perch and crappies.my other rods are ugly sticks. a 7' baitcaster with a penn 955 and med action spincast with a cardinal reel with 6lb test. 12lb test on the 955,love my jig-n-pigs