I love the Trions BUT type of line makes a radical difference in addition to the weights/brakes. I've tried at least six different brands of line, all #12 test. I found with that reel I have the most control with Izor or Maxima Chameleon. Both work really well. The Maxima may be a tad more abbrasion resistant but also slightly stiffer. You'll still need good thumb control no matter what just not as intense with the lines listed above. Other lines I tried were Trilene, Stren, Barracuda, Maxiam UltraGreen.

I also run Shimano Calcuttas and they are without doubt much more controlable then the trions but at three times the price too. It's almost like the Trion overspins in the middle of the cast and overruns the brake before it slows the spool down.

BTW you can find Supreme's from a couple years ago that are the same reel as the Trion. Same color, parts are interchangable and you can find them on eBay from time to time for around $50. An excellent value.