Dpenrod,
Cortland Peach lines are good stuff. I've got one that has taken a lickin' for years. It always floats and casts just fine. Also, Cabelas brand lines are made by Cortland and/or Scientific Angler (but the colors are garish). Cabelas in KCK is selling them cheap to clear the shelves for next year.

Avalon,
There is an "ideal line weight" that comfortably loads a rod. Of course, that line weight depends on your casting style more than the information on the rod blank. I feel you should pick a line to match your typical fishing situation. You can cast it closer or further, but most of the time you will be casting in the comfort zone. I don't recommend a new line for every situation. I recommend you consider your normal situation before you pick a line. Certainly you can make 10 foot casts with your rig. But try an hour of only 10 foot throws - you can do it, but you won't enjoy it. Your timing must be perfect for every cast. Move that cast out to 35-55 feet and you'll happily fish all week.


Tom