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.
167699
It depends on the weight of the fish you are trying to catch. Lbs refers to the breaking strength of the line. A line rated 6 lbs should not break untill 6 pounds of pressure on the line. So a line rated 20 lbs should not break untill 20 pounds of pressure. The knot used reduces the strength of the line. Certain knots are stronger than others. Using 6 lbs test line, you can catch bigger fish than 6 pounds. You set the drag on your reel so when the drag is set, you can still pull line out without breaking the line. A big fish will get worn out pulling on your drag, and the rod will help you tire out the fish. The world record for Black Marlin on 6 lbs test line is 735 lbs 3 oz. So, there is no clearcut answer. If you are going to catch fish 5 to 20 lbls, then 5 to 10 lb test would be good.
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It all depends on the size of the tuna that show up. If you want to use a heavy line use a braided line with a mono backing. The line will b small diameter high lb weight. I keep 40 on mine works for me.
725107
My reel came with line and seems to come off fine. I use it for bowfishing....only downside it its weight.
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.
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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 had 200 yards put on my reel but I think it is a little too much as I used 20 lb test and it unspools a little line between uses because the spool is maxed out.
1679381
Any lbs test but less line on reel because diameter of line.its your reel that's most sensitive to line lbs. smaller cast farther so forth
2031669
(size) capacity of the spool...20 takes more line...15 less... check specification ..how much fishing line it takes..
1785549
I purchased this reel to fish for northern pike & lake trout so I was mostly using heavy lures with 20# line. I was very pleased with how it performed. Although I have not used it with light lures & line I see no reason why it would not work equally well.Cliff
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
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
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I have 3 of these reels I am real happy with them. I use them for bass and catfish the line I use is 20lb breaded line super good for25lb catfish. I had no problem. I say give it a try and see what happen for the price you can not beat it. GO FOR IT
2061312
I use a 20lb braided line, so the Trio20 does great with that and light tackle.
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Yes you can. Personally I use 50lbs braid on my Millionaire, and that's about like 12lbs mono. Works very well and casts pretty far especially on my 12 foot surf rod.
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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.
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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.