How many pounds is necessary to catch a big fish? On spinig? I want to fish from 8 to 10 pounds ..... what diameter cord should I choose?
1394600
It's not necessary to have really high lb line the thicker the line the harder to cast ,plus the visibility issue ,I will typically use for the size of fish your aiming to catch ,6lb breaking strain , but you must remember to set your drag so if you catch a bigger fish you will give line before you break off,I find it's more fun on lighter line and teaches you to be patient rather than just dragging the fish in on heavy tackle ,hope this helps :-)
1394601
I have caught 4+ pound fish on 2lb test line. Assuming you mean you want to try to catch fish weighing 8 to 10 pounds I would use 6 to 8lb test line at the most. You should match the line with your rod and reel but I have found using lighter line catches more fish. There are also anglers that use heavy line especially when fishing in weeds or water that has a lot of snags. Check the rating on your rod (usually on the rod just above the handle). I will repeat that I like to use light weight lines ( 4 to 8lb test) on all my spinning set ups.
1769480
Between two to three pounds but if you're A real fisherman you can tell your frirnds that you caught one on it that weighed around eight pounds. Its amazing how fast A fish grows after you catch it. They're not going to believe you anyway. Nice little outfit. I bought A few to give as gifts. Great response from friends "especially children." Have fun Sincerly George Lee
967258
Using 10lbs test line is absolutely fine with this reel. Matter of fact that's exactly what I had loaded last time out. Caught three fair sized pike with it.
956273
Well you can I would use at least 30lb test fishing line. I would make sure that you tie good knots in the line, so the line does not slip through and it falls
48596
I have been using the original one that come with the reel. It is a 0.41 mm. or 1/64''. The additional spool -not yet used is 0.29 or 1/128. Perhaps it wil not have that problema. If I ever change the line, I will use a max. of 12 lb. test. It is to fish for (Spanish) pavón or robalo, not more than 3 kgs.
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I would probably say to use the 1/8 oz size but it really depends on the water current where you are fishing along with the size of the gulp bait you are using. You want it heavy enough to not get swept away too quickly if the current is strong but not so heavy that it falls to the bottom too quickly when jigging and takes away from the action of the bait. The 1/8 oz would probably be a good place to start. Hope that helps & tight lines!
660884
Wt 9.9 oz, max drag 14lb, mono capacity 10/210, 12/180, 14/150. Braid capacity 25/265, 30/165, 35/135. Given the max drag of 14lb, I would not go to braid. I am fishing for schooly striped bass with 10lb line. Reel is not meant for salt water, but with good cleaning, I will make do.
466700
Depends on the use. 15-20lbs should do fine but if you're surf fishing I would go a little higher to make it through the cast.
954089
I would NOT recommend this set up for that size fish! I had my hands full with fish under 5 pounds!See my review on this combo for information on the reel. The rod is great, but I would buy a stiffer one for 40 to 100 pounders. PS--where do you fish? I wanna go there! -Edog1955
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That depends on what you're fishing for. I'd say it's okay for fish that go up to 30-40lbs. It's definitely not a big game reel. I use #60 gel spun line as backing with a WF8F line because of the small diameter. I can fit about 150 yards of it on the reel. In contrast, the Martin website lists capacity as 35 yards of #20 backing with the line I'm using. Note that I have four times as much. Any backing with a larger diameter might not allow you to load enough and put you in danger of getting spooled with energetic saltwater species. So I think gel spun is the only backing option if fishing saltwater with this reel.
954090
Since all the fish here in Utah are under 5lbs, hard to say. It is a lot more rugged than I really need. I get funny looks like I'm fishing for something much bigger than i'm going to catch. It's not like the super fat poles but it's not skinny either. Wish I could help you more.
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I own two trio 40's. They are relatively small for size 40 reels. A size 30 or even a 20 though would be better for 8lb line.
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No. We have two of these rods and love them. Caught small bull sharks that were over 50 lbs without a problem. If u catch big, loosen ur drag and u will be fine.
1371013
If you are fishing for larger fish, I would go with the Penn 4000. If you want to fish for bass, catfish,crappie I would go with a smaller rig. Look for reels that use 15 pound test or less and a reel that would compliment the rod. Have fun. Jim
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Agree with Gonzo, I was 250-270lbs when I took it out last summer. Only used it once (due to time constraints) for fishing in a calm, small river. Worked great for my purposes.
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I was fishing for sharks off the outer banks and ended up hooking a large stingray (8ft wingspan) and estimated to be between 300-400lbs. I cranked the drag all the way after 3 hours and after 4-1/2, it finally came in. This line is incredible.
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the weight of the fly line needs to match the fly rod & it is based on the weight of the lures you intend to use, otherwise it won't cast properly. check your rod, it is listed somewhere close to the butt end. a no.6 weight is good all round for trout & smaller bass or panfish. salman or large bass may require a heavier #7 or #8 rod/line combo. i am no expert but this should be enuf to get you started. maybe you could pick up a book or video to help?