Ive caught a bunch of 8,10,&12lb bass on spinning rod & reels. Most of them were 25yrs ago when I was broke as crap and only bought the cheap ones and stren clear blue 8lb test. I caught a 20lb striper 2yrs ago on an ultralight spinning reel with 4lb test on it. Ive caught a bunch of 36-40inch redfish on a spinner and 12lb test, got spooled by some too. Cant catch big fish on spinning reel and rod is hogwash.