Braid for the first time…..

[SkunkBoat]

12 or 15 would be good on that reel.
I have no spinning reels without braid. Its way better than mono on spinning reels. (except on a beach in the wind, in the dark)

It takes getting used to.

Figuring out how much mono backing is a pain. I started spooling the whole reel.

Always use a Palomar knot to tie on swivels, hooks and lures directly.
I often fish with no mono leader (on small spinning) for stripers and fluke and mahi

I use an albright with the braid doubled to tie on a leader if needed. You can use a swivel and mono too.