FS Digest

How much is it effected if you use line that is a couple pounds heavier than what they recommend? Like if i wanted to us 15pound test line instead of 10 pound will it effect the function of the rod? Just got back into fishing from high school ao pretty much a beginner when it comes to gear.

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by Apart_Blackberry_216

D Tong Loc: San Francisco,Ca

It’s strictly up to the user fish 🎣 with lines you are comfortable with good luck 🍀

OJdidit Loc: Oak Creek Wisconsin

As long as the line test stays within the limits of the rod it shouldn’t be a problem.

DC Loc: Washington state

[quote=FS Digest]How much is it effected if you use line that is a couple pounds heavier than what they recommend? Like if i wanted to us 15pound test line instead of 10 pound will it effect the function of the rod? Just got back into fishing from high school ao pretty much a beginner when it comes to gear.


I don't think line test really matters as much as line size. I think a 30lb braided is about the same size as a 8 lb mono for example. if you replace 10lb mono with 15 lb mono you will have less line capacity and the line will be a greater diameter and most likely have more memory and not as limber which at least on spinning and spin cast reals will result in not be able to cast as far and line test weight can also effect the action of the lure you are using as well depending on what you have at the end of your line.

Chuck56 Loc: Texas

No, it will not.

bapabear Loc: Blaine, Washington

It depends on what you are fishing on the end of the line. I used to fish Point Wilson Darts a lot for salmon. When jigged, you could visually see how the lure moved different with 15, 25 and 40 pound test momo on the fall. I expect that difference is greatly magnified 80 feet down. I never hooked a fish with the 15# and did not like waiting for the #40 pound to get down to the fish. when down, it seemed to be less effective than the 25#. It was like fishing 3 different lures. That being said, I use 40# braid for lings. The fish seem to like the lure moving faster than the salmon do.. The braid offers less resistance, like 15# mono but provides the strength to usually keep the fish out of the rocks

Troutman 78

Depends on preference, but a guide to start with. I'm a trout guy so I like to use 6 lb fluorocarbon. They can't see it in the water plus it's easier to cast and it doesn't get tangled very easily. But whatever else you are fishing for if it's bigger game, or saltwater I'd definitely go heavier like 10 plus. Just keep in mind the heavier you go the lest cast ability you may have, uless!! You are going with a larger rod and reel.

HenryG Loc: Falmouth Cape Cod Massachusetts

OJD how come you see a lot of fisherman using 30 to 60 lb braid on rods rated a lot less?