I use 20# on all my lines, brand does not matter not yet.Tryed braided once not convinced yet on it, (still in debate on that.). As long as I can get around 200 yards or so on my reel I'm happy. I can cast braided line farther then mono and it's better in the wind, but not enough for me to switch up on. Oh and about changing line on your reels I only do mine about 1 time a year as long as I have enough line left on the spool.. should do it more but I'am in to much of a rush to get to the beach
and fish ( or is it just in a rush to get to the beach and relax )