New Shimano Rig... Line recommendations?

[bare foot wader]

be careful not to cut yourself on the lighter braid when you wrap and hand pull out a snag, I think most people have learned that quickly...I make a few wraps around the handle of my pliers and pull if I'm fishing straight braid, otherwise the knot at the lure is usually the weakest point in the system

 

learning a few new knots will help with using braid

[wormdunker]

I favour the 8lb trilene xl on most rods. Been using it for many years. However I do have a couple rods spooled with 20 lb power pro for trolling. I like the sensitivety while trolling.