Can anyone suggest which pound line to buy for primarily fishing for 20-30" Pike in Minnesota lake water?
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The thing about Power Pro line is the diameter is much smaller than mono lines. You could run 50 lbs. test and still be smaller than mono line, and no stretching, so you feel all bites. I would still the wire leader as the teeth/gill plates will cut you off. The other thing is you can spool many more yards on current reels and when you need to re-spool you take off the amount used and splice new line to older. Make sure you use good knots as Power Pro line needs different knots to work properly. Good luck and tight lines,Ron Miller aka Miller Tyme
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Brian try this web site as it shows you the knots with rope to see the way you tie knot(s). I use this site just to refresh my knowledge, I use the Albright knot in a different version. I tie the same knot on both sides, that way it locks in both lines and they cannot untie, ever. I have never had a knot fail me yet, just take your time and you will get these down quickly. Keep fishing!Ron Miller aka Miller Tymewww.animatedknots.com/indexfishing.php
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
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Hi! I use fire line which has the gauge of 10 lb test but it is 20 lb for salt water bottom fishing...I would guess it holds a hundred feet or more...I love them because they are all plastic and they last many seasons on Cape Cod. Good Luck!!
1169665
church's inline walleye board would work, i use them for salmon, they average 18 lbs
1968155
if you mean how much line it takes if using 20 lbs line then you need a big roll of line or 5 small ones at least, this reel is made to handle big fish so you better use 40 lbs line at least . i will use it off a boat or when fishing deep water, its heavy and not worth it stressing the hands when you can use small reel for small or midum fish.
366105
I would say you should be fine unless you plan on catching something above 20 or 30 pounds. I strictly bass fish and I have handle at least a 6 pounder with ease.
1371012
I am a beginner too and I bought the Penn Fierce 4000 and like it very much. I felt the 6000 would be too heavy for me to start with. The 6000 was recommended at: http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/the-best-all-around-fishing-rod-and-reel-for-around-100/
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I am using monofilament 50 lb line and is working very well. You can go with less powerful line if you're fishing for smaller fishes.
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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It depends on how big a reel you're looking to buy. The bigger the reel, the heavier it is. Personally I prefer a smaller reel and would opt for a smaller reel that could hold less line. A 6930 would be on the smaller side for 12# line and a 6940 is the largest offered and would also hold the most line. If you're doing a lot of live bait fishing and not doing a lot of casting then maybe the large size would work best for you.
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..
825258
As long as you keep your weight under 2 oz. just about anything, also keep the reel line 17# or under. I have used plastic jigs, iron spoons and five bait. It is not much good in very deep water because of the limit of line on the real and the weight needed to go deep. Very good for fish up to 20# and under.
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The perfect match for this reel is the one that I use. I just got back from Cabo San Lucas ... we hooked into a 500 plus black marlin.... fought it for 8.5 hours .. using this penn with 40 lb test P line ... and 60 lb floro leader ( double wrap ) ... the rod is one tuff rod called the " Whopper Stopper " its a small short rod good fro trolling or dropping to bottom... its not cheap but not super expensive and worth every penny of it its easy to carry and will handle a 500 lb marlin as I found out . The rod cost me $175. If you want to find a less expensive rod go at least with a Sabre. The perfect match for this reel is the one that I use. I just got back from Cabo San Lucas ... we hooked into a 500 plus black marlin.... fought it for 8.5 hours .. using this penn with 40 lb test P line ... and 60 lb floro leader ( double wrap ) ... the rod is one tuff rod called the " Whopper Stopper " its a small short rod good fro trolling or dropping to bottom... its not cheap but not super expensive and worth every penny of it its easy to carry and will handle a 500 lb marlin as I found out . The rod cost me $175. If you want to find a less expensive rod go at least with a... » Read More The perfect match for this reel is the one that I use. I just got back from Cabo San Lucas ... we hooked into a 500 plus black marlin.... fought it for 8.5 hours .. using this penn with 40 lb test P line ... and 60 lb floro leader ( double wrap ) ... the rod is one tuff rod called the " Whopper Stopper " its a small short rod good fro trolling or dropping to bottom... its not cheap but not super expensive and worth every penny of it its easy to carry and will handle a 500 lb marlin as I found out . The rod cost me $175. If you want to find a less expensive rod go at least with a Sabre. « Show Less
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I use the Cedros 40clf on mine. I have put a 50 on it too. The 40 manages good sized Redfish, Stripers up to 39" and small Mahi Mahi, Lesser Amberjacks, Bonito, Albacore and Yellow Tail. I use food braid and dampen that with flurocarbon leader. Drag is the issue and line test that will not over stress the rods test weight. I believe you will be happy with the combinations.
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First I would have recommended a higher drag weight on the reel. It sounds like you want heavy fish, so I would go with the 300 yds. You also may want to consider going to 50 lb. line, between your rod and the drag you can handle some pretty large fish with this set up. Remember to balance you drag with the weight recommendation of the rod builder.
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150yds I suppose you could fish for anything up to 20lbs with it fresh or salt excellent reel. My 2nd in 34yrs last one was stolen didnt wear out
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Fireline is so strong you can go lighter. I like 4 lb and it will bring in just about any size mountain trout.