Papered black mouth curs

Bayhard.

Although your original question was asked in true sincerity. The end result will always come down to everyones personal preferences and acquired knowledge of performance. (Or their perception if what Good is).

I will stay completely neutral in this one, even though I carry deep biased opinions on lines I have witnessed fail and consider a complete waste of time.

A suggestion is to analyze your question backwards!

Dissect your own personality and temperament along with some realistic qualities in a hunting dog that you would never waiver from if it doesn't possess them.

I believe you would be well ahead of your own question after you have came to terms of what quality of a dog would make you happy. Then find the best suited line that compliments you!