Colm,
Nice set up you got for Christmas, very nice.
Braid wise I would go for the Power Pro about 20lb, if you have never fished with braid before. If you are used to plugging with braid then either the Powershot (from MrFish) or the Varivas SeaBass Max Power (from Veals) are good, Although I would reconmend that you stick to 20lb test, as both are plenty thin enough. Just remember that there is a price for the reduced diameter of the newer braids, and that is they DON'T stand up to abbration very well.
Nice set up you got for Christmas, very nice.
Braid wise I would go for the Power Pro about 20lb, if you have never fished with braid before. If you are used to plugging with braid then either the Powershot (from MrFish) or the Varivas SeaBass Max Power (from Veals) are good, Although I would reconmend that you stick to 20lb test, as both are plenty thin enough. Just remember that there is a price for the reduced diameter of the newer braids, and that is they DON'T stand up to abbration very well.