Maybe if you actually hit a few gar once and a while, then you could tell if they would fray your line

Actually, I notice Bryan has his come "spooled" with the 200 lb Muzzy extreme line.
https://www.backwaterbowfishing.com/onlinestore/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=99
I tried a Retriever years ago and didn't care for it but I'm thinking about giving it another whirl.