New rod and reel, what to string it with?

[Cransiear]

My new Avet sx 5.3MC with St.Croix tidemaster casting rod will be waiting at my house when I get home today. I was thinking about putting some 40lb braid on it(Not sure what brand or if that matters). I have boat poles and surf rods, I bought this for the versitility. I plan on using this for tossing a spoon or jig in the surf or jigging from a boat. Any suggestions on leader material/poundage?

[jerseyhunter]

Since braid is so thin, why not go with 65lb reason being it's easier to see and work with. Esp tangles.

[nmc02]

I prefer Jerry Brown Braid, then sufix..........not a powerpro fan. Depending on fish type...........inshore (bass, fluke blue) go with 40 lb. If plan on smaller tuna, 60

[BowhunterNJ]

JB is a solid choice for sure. I'm also not a power pro fan, but haven't tried their latest. I only use braid for fluking and sometimes blackfishing. I prefer using Berkeley Fireline for fluke and have used Stren Superbraid in the past for blackfish. Only other experience I have is with Suffix Performance Braid and it's definitely nice, smooth, great for spinning reels. 40# should be plenty, don't think you'll want to battle tuna with an SX unless they are pretty small or maybe Albie fishing.

[Cransiear]

Do you guys use the hollow or non hollow JBB?

[BowhunterNJ]

You want non-hollow for inshore.  I'm not an offshore expert, but pretty sure they use the hollow core for tuna fishing to help with splicing leader.

[Cransiear]

Sweet! Thanks guys