If bulls (reds and drum) are on the menu, I prefer 150 yards of 30 lb power pro, especially when fishing around structure. Some of my level wind reels for straight down bottom fishing at jetties and passes are spooled with 50 lb power pro. You can really horse the bulls away from structure with these rigs, and if you spend much time targeting the bulls in passes and jetties, then 30-40 lb fish will not be uncommon.
Fishing the marshes and shallows targeting the smaller reds, drum, and specs is a different deal. Fill the spool with 20 lb power pro and you are good to go. 100 yards is plenty of it fills the spool. You might get spooled if you hit a hole with a bull black drum, but odds are you will land him if you can keep him from wrapping up in structure.
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