foul hooked Posted November 30, 2006 Posted November 30, 2006 I understand the concept of matching the proper line diameter with rod specifications and the ramifications if you don't. When looking at reels, is it critical to adhere to only the line sizes that they give you in the capacity charts. For example, Team Daiwa - X specs are 12#/170 yds and 14#/140 yds. Should you only use 12# or 14# ? I am looking for a casting reel to fish 8# to 10# lines. Is the TD-X (example reel) unsuitable because the specs chart only give line capacities for 12# and 14#? Quote
Banor Posted November 30, 2006 Posted November 30, 2006 I believe no. That is just line capacity in my humble opinion (I tend to have opinions out of the norm). I've not noticed a difference in castability going lighter line, minimal at best if so. What you do absolutely want to pay attention to is line size and lure weight recommendations on your rod. Adhere to those guidelines as much as possible. B Quote
Super User Raul Posted November 30, 2006 Super User Posted November 30, 2006 You can go higher than but not less than, spooling thinner than recomended can cause the line to go places where is not supposed to go during the rotation of the spool on a cast, like in between the spool and the frame or between the thumbar release and the frame. Quote
Banor Posted November 30, 2006 Posted November 30, 2006 You can go higher than but not less than, spooling thinner than recomended can cause the line to go places where is not supposed to go during the rotation of the spool on a cast, like in between the spool and the frame or between the thumbar release and the frame. Again, my opinions are not usually the norm. I've not had this problem ever and I generally spool up lighter line than the spec'd out line capacities on the reels. B Quote
Super User .ghoti. Posted December 2, 2006 Super User Posted December 2, 2006 I agree with B, the numbers are for line capcities, not ratings. They are to give you a general idea how much line the reel will hold. A lot of people use 17 and 20lb line. The reels do not tell you hwo much of the heavier line they will hold, but it's ok to use. There is not enough room on the reel for all line wieghts to be listed. I regularly spool up with lighter lines. I use 10 on quite a few of my baitcaters, and have one with 8. I use that one for crankbaits when I want to get a little deeper. Raul is right about the line getting into places it's not supposed to be. But, this only happens to me when I'm pulling out the occasional backlash on that reel with the 8. It's never happened on a cast, retrieve or battle with a fish. Go ahead and spool up with the lighter line. In my experience, you'll get more bites. Good luck, GK Quote
Guest DavidGreen Posted December 2, 2006 Posted December 2, 2006 The line specs that are printed on the reel are as stated listed spool capacities. You can go higher, but be warned going to far below the listed spec can as stated cause you problems. Tight Lines!! Quote
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