Wreck Fishing - Spinning or Conventional Reel

[Pajay 1962]

Growing up, my Dad and I had conventional rod/reel setups as we did a lot of wreck fishing, and the occasional bluefishing. Now that I've gotten married and have daughters that do a lot of freshwater fishing using spinning reels, we've gotten away from the conventional reels and only have spinning reels.

Last summer we had a blast wreck fishing, and now we're planning on doing more. So now I'm wondering if I should go out and buy conventional outfits.

My question is this: Is there an advantage to using a conventional rod/reel setup when wreck fishing, and if so, what is it? Also, if fishing for ling/sea bass, would you rig with 30# or go heavier on the line?

Thanks
Jay