I recently bought a 7’6 heavy casting rod and reel, and I’m wondering what size line to spool it with. I’m thinking about going with braid to get the most strength for the diameter, however I don’t know what lb test to go with.

I assume since you’re talking about a heavy action rod, and if the primary use is for frogs, 50# would be sufficient. 
 

If for flipping and/or pitching in heavy cover or punching, I suggest a minimum of #65

 

 

 

 

 

Mike

Not to over-complicate things....ok maybe just a little...

 

What lures do you expect to use...in what sort of 'environment'?

 

Probably fine for most anything with 40 or 50

on casting rods I use.  I highly recommend Snline asegai Xplasma, or power pro super slick V2.  Those are my 2 favorites so far.  I am also using FC leaders on about 60% of the rigs.  straight braid on everything else.  

 

30# - all around usage

50# - frog, pitching around cover

60-65# - Flipping

3 hours ago, Mike L said:

I assume since you’re talking about a heavy action rod, and if the primary use is for frogs, 50# would be sufficient. 
 

If for flipping and/or pitching in heavy cover or punching, I suggest a minimum of #65

 

 

 

 

 

Mike

I second that.

4 hours ago, Mike L said:

I assume since you’re talking about a heavy action rod, and if the primary use is for frogs, 50# would be sufficient. 
 

If for flipping and/or pitching in heavy cover or punching, I suggest a minimum of #65

 

 

 

 

 

Mike

And I'll third this..

4 hours ago, Mike L said:

I assume since you’re talking about a heavy action rod, and if the primary use is for frogs, 50# would be sufficient. 
 

If for flipping and/or pitching in heavy cover or punching, I suggest a minimum of #65

 

 

 

 

 

Mike

I'll quadruple it lol

.015 diameter.

Tom