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I rigged a reel with 20lb braid that was only supposed to handle 6lb mono is that fine or will my reel brake?
Question by TXPondSlayer. Uploaded on April 25, 2013
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It should be fine. most superlines have a mono equivilent size on the box.
Thank you. Now if only I could find that box.
Don't know which braid you used but 20 lb spyderwire is same diameter as 6 lb mono
I was using spider wire and it does fit on the reel. I wondered if the high pound test would brake the reel.
It shouldn't. You can always set the drag so that there is limited pressure on the spool.
Jay is right. Make sure your drag is set correctly and you should have no problems. I have been using 17 lb test for a couple of seasons now and have not had a problem at all as long as the drag is set right.
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It should be fine. most superlines have a mono equivilent size on the box.
It shouldn't. You can always set the drag so that there is limited pressure on the spool.
Thank you. Now if only I could find that box.
Don't know which braid you used but 20 lb spyderwire is same diameter as 6 lb mono
I was using spider wire and it does fit on the reel. I wondered if the high pound test would brake the reel.
Jay is right. Make sure your drag is set correctly and you should have no problems. I have been using 17 lb test for a couple of seasons now and have not had a problem at all as long as the drag is set right.
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