After several dives to retrieve spinning gear, I'm planning to buy a spin-cast reel for my grand kids to use (9,7,5 & 4); pretty sure braid doesn't work well in these reels so what test nylon mono is most trouble free in a spin-cast reel. 

 

oe

I used 8lb in my sons zebco 303 or whatever and it worked ok but when i change it i am gonna go with 6 because i think it will be more manageable.

I believe Zebco spincast reels still use Cajun line. At least one of these lines is red and it is, without a doubt, the stretchiest monofilament I have ever personally used.

 

Zebco recommends 6 to 12 lbs. test as a normal range depending on what your target fish will be.

 

I'd actually stick with the Cajun line for youngsters. It is very forgiving, actually fits a spincast reel with its limited drag system, the way it is often fished.

 

I think some of these reels come with an extra line spool and you might try a different line weight with the second one, see which works best.

 

Brad

10# trilene xl 

5 minutes ago, Delaware Valley Tackle said:

10# trilene xl 

Beat me to it. Brian.