What is the recommended line weights for this reel? I am looking for a reel made by Penn that handles 6-12 lb line for light surf fishing. I see a variety of line uses from the reviews which are a little too broad for one reel.
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Labeled on reel, Mono: 6lb - 280yd 10 -230, 12 -170, braid 15lb - 335yd, 20 - 275, 30 - 205.
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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 :-)
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I bought this pole because it packs down to a small size for surf fishing in the ocean for perch and corbina.I bought the largest one they make which is over 9 feet. it's got some backbone to it and can fling a 2 ounce weight really far.if you're looking to catch really big fish go to a one piece pole. I don't see any problems catching a 10 or 20 pound fish with it though.
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In my experience most any reel work on a 5 wt. it holds more line than u need but it's light.
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I realize that this question was asked a long time ago. But, here's my answer: Some people might consider the Trio 20 to be ultra-light because it is designed to hold 4, 6 & 8 lb line. But to me, it's more of a light to medium-light reel...good for crappie, trout, smaller bass, smaller cats, etc. In my opinion, the Trio 20 is not a true ultra light reel. But it's close.
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The pocket fisherman comes with fishing line. Looks to be around 8-12 lb test, inexpensive monofilament. Not sure how much line there is, but it is more than enough to start fishing immediately. Grab some tackle, stuff a few jigs or hooks into the handle storage compartment, and you are set for some quick fishing fun! This is a handy gadget, but it will never replace a nice rod and reel combo. Just do it for the fun of it.
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I bought this reel about a year ago. I believe it comes with a # 5 or 6 line. This is a entry level reel. Great for small fish such as panfish.
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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.
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I personally wouldn't use it for surf fishing. I've casted with it for short distances but not sure how it would hold up having to cast long distances with heavy weight. The drag is not entirely adjustable so unless you are using heavy weight to keep it anchored, strong water movement has the drag clicking very often. Not to deter you from considering this reel by no means, its a great beginner reel and even though I've upgraded from it, I still use it when putting out several rods.
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Go with the 6925, it has a 5.2:1 Gear Ratio, 7.2 oz weight and line capacity is 4/110, 6/90. I have this reel paired with a Fenwick HMX Ultra Light 7ft.Great combination!
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Yes, and today 4-13-14 I caught about a 4 lb. catfish, so much fun with such a small pole, I also put micro reels with 12 lb. test the very fine line. I bought 2 of them, the spinning rod is my favorite. Throw it in a backpack and go for it.
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Hi,Not sure about the max lure weight, but for sure you can use for light duty surf. Great little set up.
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U are lookn for level wind reels. Penn makes these new and old... Look for level wind reels
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Good choice on the reel for the species your are fishing. You can spool it with the 12lb test Spider Wire which has the diameter of 8lb test. You will not be sacrificing yardage at all which the smaller diameter line. 30s is a great reel, my favorite size for fishing the Florida Flats is the 3000 series reels. Enjoy!!!
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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.
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I have several of these reels and use them for most of my fishing needs...I would use either the 8 or 10 pound reel...Not much difference on the reel-They are a tough breed.....Good fishing..
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I am using 12 mono line. It really all depends on your rod. Just go with the recomended on the reel and rod they should be printed somewhere on there.