I hunt in interior Alaska. For texas rig, I use the monofilament from a weedeater...inexpensive, stiff, strong line and inexpensive fishing weights (halibut sinkers up here). I have texas rigs with weedeater line that has lasted over 20 years, so very durable. When the season starts I convert my texas rigs to a long line since the water is so deep and I have to pick up dekes solo with a boat...with one pull I can pick up a dozen dekes into the boat.