i like to use 4 lb golden stren and watch the line for any weird movement either up, down or sideways. another great idea is to use lettuce rubber bands. cut the band into 1-2" pieces. thread them on your line[only 1] so it looks like a letter c. the slightest bite will make it move even the real lite biters. i saw 2 old pirates 1 year using this and i watched them and these guys seemed like they never missed a fish!!!!!!!!! hope this helps, big dave out. i also use either flurocarbon or camoline in either 2 or 4 lb test off the main line, lure on bottom in shallow water or a dropshot set in water over 15 feet deep.