60 lbs braided fishing line Optic Orange 8X- No Fade strand Seaguar Threadlock Hollow Core Braid is a high performance braid featuring 16 strands in a high HERCULES Super Strong 1000M 1094

This makes it easier to cast, as well as pack the spool with more line for the longer runs of large saltwater fish

What to Throw Fish Breaking the Surface - Throw topwaters, including Creek Chub Knuckle-Head, Cotton Cordell Pencil Popper, Heddon Super Spook Around Structure - Use plugs, such as a Bomber Long A and Longshot Fish Marking Deep - Go with jigs and soft-plastic baits, jigged off the bottom

I had the drag set mostly at half pressure giving the fish a fighting chance while getting a feel for how smooth and consistent the reel's drag performance really is in real world conditions

Whether you're targeting bass in freshwater