I've used all sorts of set ups over the years.
There's nowt wrong with using 60 or 80 lb braid straight through. People tend not to because they believe it'll affect their casting which, unless they're looking to cast 200 yards, it will not.
I went back to mono recently (10 lb mono with a 15-30 lb tapered shock leader). So much easier to work with - no wind knots, don't have to wet it constantly, easier to work with in general IMO.