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OK if reel "X" says max is 200 yds of 30#, is that also is max capability. You can load alot of higher test braid for the same size mono but is that over stressing, or do there numberes for yards that will fit only correspond to the diameter of line (mono) or is this the reels max capability for performance.

IMO the maximum line capacity stated, means the maximum that the spool will hold.

With the advent of braid and low diameter mono lines, you can fill the spool with more line than the stated "maximum".

I use the info on the reel, merely as a guide and always fill the spool "by eye".
Works for me.

So then I guess when it explodes you have exceeded its performance capacity.

Check out this link

http://www.nccoastalfishing.com/linecalculator.htm




Download that little program and it will show you how much capacity your spool has from the starting point marked on the spool. The only thing is that it is in metric measurements but those are usually marked on the spool or are available on the manuf. web site.

So if you are switching from mono to braid it will tell you how much braid your spool will hold (how much to buy too). Like Cran said I usually just go by eyeballing the thing but it will let you wrap your mind around the conversion idea and how much line to buy.

Thanks Luke, what I mean is how big of line can you put on a reel before you are exceeding the capabilities of the equipment. How much fish can that reel handle before its to much. If you have a reel that holds 200 yds of 20# and you use 65# braid and put the same amount on can the reel handle that kind of abuse if your were to hook into something capable.

If you put 30# PP on a Zebco 33 and go Amberjack fishing expect it to explode...I wouldn't expect a quality reel to fail if used within it's confines...

I would say a reel rated for 30# mono would hold 60# braid easily….The reel failing would be do to operator error more than functional failure…..

Anyone see the article in the Nov FS..page 48? Look at the Abu spinning reel, it has braid on it and the spool and bail look rusted…Think the braid caused it?

I see...

Only one way to find that stuff out... demolition tests on real fish or using a pick up truck...

Chalk wrote:Anyone see the article in the Nov FS..page 48? Look at the Abu spinning reel, it has braid on it and the spool and bail look rusted…Think the braid caused it?

Braid caused RUST or BUST???

Rust.....It's a cheaper Abu spinning reel (cheaper finish)...Think the braid wore the plating off?


DS...I have a Stradic 4000 it is rated at 12 LB/160 YDS.....I spool it with 30 lb Braid......

Bet the braid helped take off the finish. Well I have a 320GTI that has 65# braid and seems fine, was just wondering about the whole thing. I got two more combos coming and can not decide on Braid or mono, they will be strictly bottom for the most part.

I would say braid for trolling, no question...Debatable for the bottom...Circle hooks - braid...Normal hooks – mono….

Guess its braid cus circles are mainly what we use.

Don, the reel will not explode because of the breaking strain, or quantity of line you put on it.

Mismatch it to your fishing and it might.

Reels are like most things, you get what you pay for.

Thanks Luke, what I mean is how big of line can you put on a reel before you are exceeding the capabilities of the equipment. How much fish can that reel handle before its to much. If you have a reel that holds 200 yds of 20# and you use 65# braid and put the same amount on can the reel handle that kind of abuse if your were to hook into something capable.

Under a load to the point of failure I think the rod will give up before the reel does. The only way I can think of to cause a decent reel to fail under this kind of test is if you hook something super speedy and sizzle your drag, but that can also happen with the 20#.

That's my thought on it Charles If the drag "and pole" can handle it, go to whatever test yer comfortable with