OK first things first.
If you use WD-40, wear rubber gloves. It is an MSO. Penetrate Skin on contact. 30 seconds later you taste it. you didn't breath it, it went through your blood stream. Not good for the body. I also use it for killing Yellow Jackets and the nests. Coats their wings and they can't fly, then they go around in a circle and fall over dead. Nothing comes out of the nest alive either.
Second, Check the rod for max line LB. I go about 10 LB over, but no more than that with Braid. Most of my surf reels are 20 LB max drag when I have cleaned the metal washers. One at 44 LB drag. My rods are all M/H at 30 LB rating. If the rod bends too much (I wish!) I lower it to lessen the bend.
Fresh water, I just go for the rod and reel drag, which ever is lower.
I take the spools off the reel and take it apart to get to the washers and wash them. Learned that the hard way. Had to use a Dremal with the wire brush to clean them to get back to the 20 LB Drag. but that reel was/is really old. LOL Bought it back in 1978. Still killing fish with it.
I like Braid, but NOT Spider wire, the coating comes off and builds up on the bail roller. Power Pro seems to be better. however I have started using JOF from China as it is 4 strand and has less coating on it.
Anyway have fun and enjoy being with us.

Kudos and good morning to my walking encyclopedias of fishing.
In the past I have seen people use WD-40 before rinsing off their fishing gear to attack or loosen any salt or sand and suggest that it is good for the line even to go as far saying good attractant for fish. Sounds fishy to me has anyone used or tried on their equipment.

And pondering using 30 lb floral carbon for mainline some say the diameter is too large will coil off spinning reel and some say it's a softer material and breaks easier I say I take it to the experts who may have knowledge of this. As always I appreciate your knowledge and any feedback you may have. thank you

Kudos and good morning to my walking encyclopedias of fishing.
In the past I have seen people use WD-40 before rinsing off their fishing gear to attack or loosen any salt or sand and suggest that it is good for the line even to go as far saying good attractant for fish. Sounds fishy to me has anyone used or tried on their equipment.

And pondering using 30 lb floral carbon for mainline some say the diameter is too large will coil off spinning reel and some say it's a softer material and breaks easier I say I take it to the experts who may have knowledge of this. As always I appreciate your knowledge and any feedback you may have. thank you

Kudos and good morning to my walking encyclopedias of fishing.
In the past I have seen people use WD-40 before rinsing off their fishing gear to attack or loosen any salt or sand and suggest that it is good for the line even to go as far saying good attractant for fish. Sounds fishy to me has anyone used or tried on their equipment.

And pondering using 30 lb floral carbon for mainline some say the diameter is too large will coil off spinning reel and some say it's a softer material and breaks easier I say I take it to the experts who may have knowledge of this. As always I appreciate your knowledge and any feedback you may have. thank you