Tundra - welcome to S-B. Thumper is right, keep it simple. Not familiar with that rod but use what you have, right? 40# Power Pro should be sufficient and I know guys use & like the Slammer.
With the braid, make sure you use a few more turns in your knots so they don't slip and make sure you wear a finger guard or wrap your casting finger, or get the Aquaskinz Black Thunder gloves so you don't cut your finger on the braid:
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