We were throwing the new $35 slow sink model on 7'10" okuma with a 7-0-0 quantum catalyst PT lined with 65#power pro. I break mono cause I have been told I set the hook to hard LOL.Can't remember the depth or retrive ;D so ask me in person if you make it to a HVBA tourney this year. Thanks for the replies and yes it will hold up to the presure of those big stripers.