Can you put more than 20lb line on reel?
105853
Yes, with some considerations on how you will use it. I have used lead core with backing. I have used it loaded with 30# braid. The most important thing is the leader pound test be within limits of the fishing rod and set the drag properly. Keep the reel clean after each days use and back the drag when storing reel.
105854
Hello Greg yes you can put more than 20lb. line on. Here is a break down of the capacities for you. The CW303D Cold Water Reel has a gear ratio of 4.2 to 1It will hold 510yds of 15lb,420yds of 20lb, 310yds of 30lb test line. The CW453D reel gear ratio is 4.2:1 it will hold-580yds of 20lb, 430yds of 25lb, 330yds of 30lb as you see the 45 reel is a little larger capacity. I am using either reel with no problems using mono, lead core, and stainless steel line on either model of reel, but if you jump to copper then the CW553 is the better choice with even greater capacity. Hope this helps out. Hello Greg yes you can put more than 20lb. line on. Here is a break down of the capacities for you. The CW303D Cold Water Reel has a gear ratio of 4.2 to 1It will hold 510yds of 15lb,420yds of 20lb, 310yds of 30lb test line. The CW453D reel gear ratio is 4.2:1 it will hold-580yds of 20lb, 430yds of 25lb, 330yds of 30lb as you see the 45 reel is a little larger capacity. I am using either reel with no problems using mono, lead core, and stainless steel line on either model of reel, but if you jump to copper then the CW553 is the better choice with even greater capacity. Hope this helps... » Read More Hello Greg yes you can put more than 20lb. line on. Here is a break down of the capacities for you. The CW303D Cold Water Reel has a gear ratio of 4.2 to 1It will hold 510yds of 15lb,420yds of 20lb, 310yds of 30lb test line. The CW453D reel gear ratio is 4.2:1 it will hold-580yds of 20lb, 430yds of 25lb, 330yds of 30lb as you see the 45 reel is a little larger capacity. I am using either reel with no problems using mono, lead core, and stainless steel line on either model of reel, but if you jump to copper then the CW553 is the better choice with even greater capacity. Hope this helps out. « Show Less
105855
The weight size is not an issue but you will lose yardage by putting on a higher pound test. If you want to go heavier line, go Power Pro and you will get more yardage. Just a suggestion!
105856
yes, but what were you thinking? We put lead core on it, but not the whole reel.
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.
102574
Yes it can. On mine I have 500yds 40 pound braid backed with 40lb mono. It holds a lot of line weather its 5 pound or 100 pound
2063764
As long as you don't put extreme pressure on the rod and use all the stress on the line it can be used. The rod is very fragile and cannot be used with heavy lures... Good luck
8852
Assuming that you have a medium weight rod, you'd want to have line weight of 8-17lbs. Medium Heavy = 10-20lbs.
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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. 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... » Read More 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. « Show Less
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I would assume that 10/200 means that the reel will hold 200 yards of 10lb line. Of course the companies usually exaggerate this capacity a bit, as if you put too much line on a reel, some of it is apt to spill off and cause problems. A 10/200 reel will actually take something like 180 yards of 10lb line. (The same reel would then also be able to hold more yards of a lighter line, such as 8lb or 6lb line.)
967262
I use 20lbs power pro braided line, reel works fine and line isn't to heavy, casts far and come back quickly...
1457018
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..
391545
Yes, you can definitely fit that much braid on this reel, but also depends on the type of fishing you are doing. You should leave room for a mono top shot.
220911
hi scott, i used this combo surf casting on cape cod and liked it. it is a light surf casting setup, reel takes 14lb line. i guess if you used braided line you could up it. i think any fish over 20 lbs would be some fight, and fun. it would make a great rod for big fish in fresh water, like cats. hope this helps, steve
30108
I use this line for jug lines. I don't think it would spool well on a reel.
137529
it depends on your reel model and line rating you want to use. Info is readily available on Pflueger website or Amazon.
1226706
You can cast this reel but it is best used to troll for larger fish, as I do for salmon out of Humboldt Bay in Eureka California. I own three of these reels and find them durable and a great bargain for the price. I have owned them going on four seasons without a problem. Keep them oiled and release the drag over the winter and these should last a long time.
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None - you shouldn't use that heavy of line in this lightweight reel.However, you could do what I do and use a braided line, which is much stronger than monofilament lines for the same diameter. I've got 6lb test Suffix braided line and it has a rated breaking strength of 20lbs, but the diameter of a typical 6lb test line (about the maximum diameter that should be used with this reel). The braided line costs 2-3x what a monofilament line would cost, but I figure it saved me much more than that in lost tackle, as I lost only two lures in a week's solid fishing and they both caught on the backside of heavy logs and frayed on the edge of the log. None - you shouldn't use that heavy of line in this lightweight reel.However, you could do what I do and use a braided line, which is much stronger than monofilament lines for the same diameter. I've got 6lb test Suffix braided line and it has a rated breaking strength of 20lbs, but the diameter of a typical 6lb test line (about the maximum diameter that should be used with this reel). The braided line costs 2-3x what a monofilament line would cost, but I figure it saved me much more than that in lost tackle, as I lost only two lures in a week's solid fishing and they both... » Read More None - you shouldn't use that heavy of line in this lightweight reel.However, you could do what I do and use a braided line, which is much stronger than monofilament lines for the same diameter. I've got 6lb test Suffix braided line and it has a rated breaking strength of 20lbs, but the diameter of a typical 6lb test line (about the maximum diameter that should be used with this reel). The braided line costs 2-3x what a monofilament line would cost, but I figure it saved me much more than that in lost tackle, as I lost only two lures in a week's solid fishing and they both caught on the backside of heavy logs and frayed on the edge of the log. « Show Less
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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.
1402051
I have 20 lb test line on reel but could have increased that...also rod is one piece and I believe more sturdy than two....the skill is with the handler...my goal is striped bass...must be minimum 28 inches and I use it as a saltwater surf rod so it should handle over 25 lbs