I know some like to cajole the big ones into the boat with 10 KG line but you are right Ospray, there is nothing worse than losing a fish from your only big run of the day because you were fishing with rugger gear. My advice, fish with the heavier line but don't use a shark rod, you will have a lot of fun with say a 15 Kg flexible rod. Cheers....................Stoney {SMILIES_PATH}/cheesy.gif