Spheros 8000 advise

[american spirit]

i'll sneak one more in.

i fish it with 20# berkley big game backing and 50 power pro. i carry an extra spool of 20# big game just in case i run into problems.

i exclusively fish from the surf. i dunk it alot. it holds up nice. i was fortunate to handle some 40# fish this year with it. no issues with large fish. great reel.

i may try 60 pound pp next year.

Originally Posted by ahistick

Good day All,

I've read positive reviews of the Spheros series reels here on striped-bass.com. I'm considering getting a Spheros 8000 for local island fishing in SoCal and maybe the occasional offshore trip for schoolie tunas.

I'm considering loading the reel with 40lb spectra with a short topshot of 30lb mono or flouro.

Question: How do you all set up/rig your Spheros 8000?

Thanks for the advice!