Use what works for you...
I did something really stupid. I caught a load of bass on 10 pound test Trilene Xl ..just off my head counting last years..
1 nine pounder
About five 8 pounders
About five 7 pounders
And about 20 five and 6 pounders
Nearly all off of 10 pound test...Last week i got broken off ...so i go home and strip off 3 reels with 10 and put 12 pound Trilene XT ...i got one micro hit all day long..So...i went back to the store..you guessed it to put the 10 back on..total goof up..15.00 ..That 12 is too bright..i know the fish can see it..a reaction shoreline bite..maybe. But our fish are not there any longer unless you want a dink...Bottom line..use what you have confidence in..Period..i have tons of confidence with 10 pound..is it risky..yes it is But at least i get hits with it..and only 2 break offs in two seasons..one was a quick run..the other a wrap up..not bad.