You can setup 0.52mm PE #10 daiwa saltiga UVF x8 braid 300m line with 8500HS. +-90% spool capacity. It's enough with extra nylon shockleader 150lb~220lb Fit perfect with 8.2feet XXX(Triple X) Heavy class rod. max 180g lure weight - popping rod. No idea about DX model's stainless steel material. hope it's 316L. It works great vs saltwater. aka NaCl corrosion resistance.