I would go 4500 or larger (using 1 1/4 Hogy's most of the time). Stood next to Justin last year and watched him get spooled on a 4000. Line did not break, but there was only a half lap of braid left when the fish gave. Largest albie I have seen first hand. Maybe in the 13 lb class. That and the 8.5 Ben Doerr will just about reach the beach at the Gut.
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