[jaredchasteen]

the dudes in cali cast anchivies with conventional all the time, no reason to think it shouldnt be done.

Like tom said get a rod with lifting power if you want to stop a 40# grouper. The only reason not to go with a 8000 is line capacity i would think. Fishin the bottom you have way more line out. But i am not a tackle ho and will only own a stella if i inherited it.

Good luck on your purchase. Let us know how it performs with the groupers. And which rod you put it on.