First time to try squid fishing, Setup my rod(sephia XR S86M) with Seaguar grandmax PE x8 #0.8 150m 16lb 7.3kg(mean value) + sunline FC #3 12lb 6kg. Nasci 21 2500SHG fit perfect with it. C3000DH is OK too - But, You need to fill up spool with spare line