I read good things about the Vicious line, so I got 2 & 4lb test line-I tried the 4lb. line on a cold chicago winter morning in open water(hot water discharge).....and it sucked ! felt like i was casting with coiled wire ! strong but stiff.,maybe it will perform better a warm weather ? we will see. I recommend you try the 5lb Stren Megathin or 4lb cxx P-line both are very strong and soft/flexible under cold and hot coditions. I've used both on the same day for steelhead and brown trout, then go and fish for bluegill/crappie. Triline Sensation is in that same class. Hope this info helps. Good luck.