As far as line goes, I have been using Cortland Spectron for several years now and loved it. Then they came out with Bronzeback and I spooled up half my reels with Bronzeback and half with Spectron.

Since then Cortland has stopped making Green Spectron, so I have switched to using 80 lb Bronzeback for 100% of my reels. This line picks up less water than another other line I have used, retains its color and isn't stiff like some of the other lines out there. I would highly recommend it if you are looking for some new line for 2010.