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.
1434642
I have yet to fish for anything larger than red drum. but this reel can use up to 40lb line, maybe 150yrds. maybe more I do not have my reel with me right now to look. Anyway handle the yellow fin, have fun this reel will get the job done. Blessings Bro.
648388
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
496265
I really don't know, because I have only used the heavy duty rods with 130 pounds line for large tunas and wahoos and these rods would most likely be too stiff for that purpose. Btw, the top part of 3 of the 4 rods I bought came unglued and the rollers no longer align with the line coming out of the reel...
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
1731261
It is rated for up to 80 pounds however I see no reason why you could not use 100 LB line. I use 80 LB braided and have caught large halibut. Nice rod for the money.
302444
Yes, that should not be a problem. This reel works with both 9 and 7 weight. Just match the line to the rod.
1407391
Use the slv 7/8 reel. The wieght of the reel needs to be in balance with the wieght of the rod to make casting and handling the rod and reel more truer and m or effieicnet. That goes for the wieght of the line too. If you're concerned aboput amount of line or strength, add a little more backing for lentght and go to a heavier leaders to the fly.
1433253
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
30108
I use this line for jug lines. I don't think it would spool well on a reel.
1643422
Very soft tip on this thing. I wouldn't go over 1 1/4 oz. I used 1 oz cast masters no problem with a wright and McGill 2500 saltwater reel and 20 pound Seaguar Kanzen braid.......casts a mile.
2055172
You can determine this yourself. On the spool will be line capacity's. I.E. 160yds 20lb mono ,140yds 25lb mono, 120yds 30lb mono. Compare diameter of mono to braid and extrapolate. If 50lb braid is same diameter as 30lb mono you have your capacity. Note. All line manufactures will state the diameter of of their line. My question is, why install line that has a much higher breaking point than the resistance of the reels drag? Remember you are fishing , not anchoring the boat!
2169682
I believe up to 17. i can't find it on that reel but i also have classic pro's and magda's, both in the same reel size class and they are both 17 LBS.
1032054
I have 500' of 100lb Dacron on my reel. Yes, it 'could' hold probably another 100-150', but I wouldn't want it that full. I prefer to have an open edge on the spool.
563319
In my experience most any reel work on a 5 wt. it holds more line than u need but it's light.
2061312
I use a 20lb braided line, so the Trio20 does great with that and light tackle.
2195180
That should be able to do that no problem. I was casting in Jetty Park Florida and was using some very heavy lead sinkers, I'd say around a ounce in total weight. I have a Okuma Avenger spinning reel the second biggest one I could get and had 35 pound braid on it, and had no issues. I'd imagine with the right reel, and proper line, you'd have no problem casting those weights.