Offshore all the way, I use Power Pro line because of no streatch and little line resistance, and most releases have trouble holding this stuff, but not my offshore heavy. I also use their light release for kokanee - it will hold 2 lb. diameter Power Pro and release at the lightest bite.

I use a 5 foot piece of nylon seine twine between the release and the ball - that way I can bounce the bottom and not hang up my rig, and you can see the bite way better with a chunk of streatchy twine between your release and your booger ball.