Can I put heavier line on a reel?
Heavier monofilament and fluorocarbon lines do not perform well on spinning reels because the diameter of the line is large enough that the spooled line will jump off the reel spool when casting. To begin, select a quality line with a pound test of less than 10 or 12 pound (depending on reel size, of course).
Can you use heavier braided line on a spinning reel?
Yes, you can. The best way to fish stronger line with a lighter rod is to use braided line, which is much stronger than equivalent diameter monofilament.
What size fish can you catch on 20lb line?
What Pound Test You Should Use for Common Fish
| Line Test (In lb’s) | Fish Type |
|---|---|
| 6-12 lb | Large Mouth Bass, Catfish, Walleye, Smaller Salmon |
| 14-20 lb | Catfish, Stripers, Pike/Musky, Carp |
| 8-14 lb | Sea Trout, Flounder, Sea Bass |
| 16-25 lb | Redfish, Stripers, Salmon |
How big of a fish can you catch with 6lb line?
Line Type: Monofilament The 6 Lb test strength is great for targeting multiple species. It’s light enough to pull in a pile of Panfish, and heavy enough to get your Largemouth Bass dockside. However, when you get more specialized a lighter test (2-4 Lb.) for Panfish and a heavier test (8-12 Lb.)
What size fish can I catch on 6lb line?
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.
How heavy should my fishing line be?
Line Strength It should roughly match the weight of the species you are fishing for (e.g. use line in the 30-pound test for tuna in the 30-pound range). A typical line to cast for trout would be 4-pound test. Consider braided line of 30-pound test or more if you go after large game fish.
Can fish see braided line at night?
Fishing Line Visibility to Bass Monofilament and braided lines are the most visible. If you are fishing at night, in muddy water, or even in water with some stain, line visibility should not be a huge concern.