I find it interesting and a little funny that people are comparing 10-15 pound mono with 30-40 pound braid. 10-15 pound braid is the shyt! Get above 20 pound on the braid and you lose some of braid's biggest advantages (casting distance, less drag/staying down). Besides, most braided lines have strength way beyond their stated pound test, sometimes double.

14 lb Fireline has been my go-to for 10 years. Put a 10-12 pound Maxima leader on it via a swivel and it's the best. I just wish the coating lasted longer. I have to replace it frequently.
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