Not a fan of stainless. I use the 200# power pro and I will never switch back to cable. Since july 1st of this year my boat has seen more than 250 salmon. Kings, silvers, and pinks combined. I have nothing against stainless and have caught a ton of fish while spooled with it but I have caught more in the past year with the braid. Stay away from the 250# it has far too much line drag even for a 15# ball.