I have been using the IM7 Berks. Love them, used them for guiding in alaska for kings and silvers and had no problems with them. Couple them up with some 5500 ambassadors and you can just about use them for any type of fishing you would run into period. For line the green 15# Ande was adequite and easy casting, I also have lamiglass and loomis rods but think the IM7's are fine for your dollars spent.have fun!!