Crappie Maxx line isn't bad for what you pay for it, it nicks a bit easier more so than your more expensive line IMO. I bought two 2,040yd spools of Crappie Maxx in 6lb mono, one spool hi vis and the other camouflage, the camo was absolutely horrible, couldn't even tie a knot without breaking. Not sure if it is weakened in how they color the line or if I just got an old spool, maybe been sitting a while. I pulled cranks with the 6lb crappie maxx hi viz all last year with very little problems, and casting it does fairly well, although I rarely cast straight jigs, so not much help. Vicious is good line and only a little more in cost.