Guys I have the 8000 SW and love it , mine is spooled with 50lb 832 Sufix and I've knocked over some 20kg + GTs with it , they are a very neat package as sayed earlier not to heavy not to light but with all the poke of their bigger brothers they are just right for mid class rods , I've got a very neat Fox sport fishing Tarpon spin Trek 20-50lb 5pc travel rod I float around Australia with and the 8000 SW is a perfect match with it.