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having 30 lb test on a 20 lb rated reel ? #13144771 05/05/19 06:13 PM
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I was just wondering if y'all ever would put 30 lb test Berkley trilene big game on a reel that s is rated for 20 lbs test and what is the maximum y'all ever go over a test rating ?

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Re: having 30 lb test on a 20 lb rated reel ? [Re: Catfanman] #13144778 05/05/19 06:28 PM
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The drag pressure is where the difference is ..... reels rated for small line usually have low max drag.


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Re: having 30 lb test on a 20 lb rated reel ? [Re: ACAMS] #13145458 05/06/19 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by ACAMS
The drag pressure is where the difference is ..... reels rated for small line usually have low max drag.

Gota agree..also Higher # line is thicker and you will not be able to put as much line on reel...Drag is your FRIEND...

Re: having 30 lb test on a 20 lb rated reel ? [Re: Catfanman] #13145595 05/06/19 02:54 PM
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I agree also. I never use over 20 lbs test. I might use a larger leader. But i make sure my drag is set. Even on a much bigger fish. If the drag is set correctly. They will rarely spool you. Just my 2 cents


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Re: having 30 lb test on a 20 lb rated reel ? [Re: Sirjet] #13146712 05/07/19 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Sirjet
I agree also. I never use over 20 lbs test. I might use a larger leader. But i make sure my drag is set. Even on a much bigger fish. If the drag is set correctly. They will rarely spool you. Just my 2 cents


Yep, what he said.

Re: having 30 lb test on a 20 lb rated reel ? [Re: Catfanman] #13146818 05/07/19 04:07 PM
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All of my reels were never spooled with anything over 20# test, and most of the time I fish with 14# test.
Going over the poundage limit of the reel usually means poorer performance from your reel.


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Re: having 30 lb test on a 20 lb rated reel ? [Re: Catfanman] #13147393 05/08/19 01:32 AM
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You lose line capacity and casting distance.
You also risk bending the spool shaft and most likely the reel frame at some point.
Get a scale and put a lot of drag on your reel and pull it to about 8 pounds .... you will think you are going to break the rod. 8 pounds of drag is a lot!
On my large offshore gear i use 30# mono with about 8 pounds of drag and whoop sharks up to about 8ft long very regularly. 150 pounders plus.... i use a 6ft leader of 400# mono.
20# will do a lot.

Now if you need abrasion resistance i would use correct size line with a leader. Replace leader as needed.
I have a lot of light offshore gear spooled with 25# and use a short 60# leader.

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