I now use Peetz reels for both hali and salmon, but generally swap to a different rod. I have 100# test braided line on there so that it holds in the downrigger clip. This is certainly overkill for salmon, but I don't feel that it makes it any less sporty, actually the contrary. The 6' or less mono leader can break just the same for the sport factor and since the braid has virtually no stretch, it is a hard line to the salmon, so it is actually putting more pressure on the leader. Having 100'+ of mono out there is like having a big bungee cord shock absorber, which seems less sporty to me....IMHO.