BTW I am using 12lb monofilament line currently, it seems tough enough to (slowly) pull snagged lures from weed snags ... 10lb line seemed to break (although I didn't realise at first that pulling *slowly* makes a huge difference).
Thinking of getting a smaller reel later on, 2500/4000 Shimano, and using it with braid (maybe 20lb green), per earlier suggestions (thanks guys). I read that some folk use a mono leader with braid when using lures but seems to spoil (or at least temper) most of the benefits of braid (smaller diameter, greater strength, less stretch) - it doesn't make sense to me.
