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Putting 12lb test line on a spinning rod

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  • 08-06-2015 10:56pm
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    MadDog1999
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    I was wondering if I am able to put 12lb line on a rod which I usually have 6 lb line on it.I have got the rod ages ago and I was told it is ok with 6lb.I think it is 4-8lb but could I put 12lb on it without it breaking?

    Is the line rating just marketing BS as I have heard elsewhere or is it important?

    Thanks


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    ytpe2r5bxkn0c1
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    What is the rod?

    And what is the reel?


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    MadDog1999
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    Lucas Freezing Flake wrote: »
    What is the rod?

    And what is the reel?

    Mitchell gt pro spin 212 fibreglass blanks.It is 7-20g casting weight.

    The reel I have 12lb loaded on has line rating 12-20lb line and I was wondering if I could put on the 12 lb line so I could go for salmon


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    ytpe2r5bxkn0c1
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    Geez, you two don't stick with one method or one species too long do you? You'll never learn by all this swapping and changing.:rolleyes:

    Anyway, yes the reel will take it as will the rod.


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    MadDog1999
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    Lucas Freezing Flake wrote: »
    Geez, you two don't stick with one method or one species too long do you? You'll never learn by all this swapping and changing.:rolleyes:

    Anyway, yes the reel will take it as will the rod.

    Very Sound advice!Thanks for the help.I fly fish mostly but I spin from now and then.

    Thanks,
    MadDog1999


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    catastrophy
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    Once the clutch on the reel is adjusted correctly you'll have no problem. I see loads of guys locking up the drag on a fixed spool reel and never adjust it again. In your case op Id set the drag to slip just before the rod locks into a j curve. That way you wont break the rod or put too much pressure on a fish.


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    MadDog1999
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    catastrophy wrote: »
    Once the clutch on the reel is adjusted correctly you'll have no problem. I see loads of guys locking up the drag on a fixed spool reel and never adjust it again. In your case op Id set the drag to slip just before the rod locks into a j curve. That way you wont break the rod or put too much pressure on a fish.

    Thanks for that help.


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