I joined this site several months ago and have not been at all active. I haven't fished for a zillion years, but due to being older than dirt and crippled up, most of my activities have been eliminated (golf, airgunnng, bowling, etc) but the one thing I believe I can do is shore fish (can't boat or wade) with the help of a walker. Renovated some old gear and bought some new stuff to try freshwater, saltwater and even fly fishing. Have one question. Found an ancient bait casting reel and want to change the line on it. Can I replace its antique line with modern line. Like can I put some mono line on it? I've got good stuff but I would like to put the reel on an old rod of mine so that I can attempt to yank lmb from heavy, grassy areas in a subdivision pond without risking damage to my new gear. Sorry for the long and probably dumb question but, honestly, I haven't fished in years and hardly know what is going on in the sport any more. Thanks for any help you can give me.

Nod

Yes, you can fish any line, but the old rod guides will grove if you spool up with braid.

Welcome to the forum. I see you are nearly as old as I.

Try 17-20 lb. mono or hybrid line such as Sufix Seige, Yo-Zuri. P-Line CX Premium, McCoy, etc. Be sure to use a line conditioner such as KVD

I am sorry to hear about your health problems. I truly hope fishing will bring back some of the joy you lost from not being able to do other activities. Braid works well for pulling in fish from thick weedy areas, but can be hard on your equipment. Since it does not stretch it may help you set the hook easier as well. You can put any line on it and you should replace the line since yours is ancient.. If you do choose braid the higher test. (50#, 65#) is supposed to be easier on equipment.

Thanks fellas.

And, New2b, thanks for the fountain of youth Those extra 14 years just melted away.

Nod

Anything to help, friend.

BTW, I have a few airguns. No PCPs, but a couple CO2, and the rest springers. Lots of fun, but haven't shot lately. Been into fishing more. Shooting in a small basement gets boring. Would shoot more if I lived in your area.