I carry 6lb for under 25ft and 10lb weights under 75ft and 12lb past that ( Cannon Flash ) depending on the depths I will be fishing.
I switched my cable from SS to Power pro150Lb line. Although I miss the hum of the wire I get less drag back from my weights they seem to hang straighter. But no ore using the little black box while trolling .
I'm a Scotty guy I run 2 1100 duel pros never any issues, great customer service.My only issues have been self induced .
I've got 12 years on this set still look and run like new from the Pacific ocean to the great lakes.