As mentioned earlier, I like a 4 to 6-pound braid for targeting crappie. It’s very rare that I’ll fish above that. However, If I’m throwing expensive hardbodies into ugly cover, I have no problem upping the weight to 10 pounds – I hate losing expensive lures. Always consider giving the kids a more forgiving breaking strain of 10 to 15 pounds. Knots and snags are a pain with light lines – particularly braids. Heavier lines classes are far more forgiving, and I’d rather see the kids hook and land a fish than suffer drop after drop. Catching fish is inspirational.