Have 80 class and 130 class rods going to use 200 test line if I had more than 80 or 130 pd. drag at boatside are the rods in danger of bustin.If you are running 40 to 45 pd. at strike pushing it to full has got to be close to 80 pds.Thanks
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Deadeye 1,
Hi. I need help here not being an off shore fisherman.
Normally drag is set for about 25% of the line test.
A 50# class rod using 50 # test mono would have the drag set for about 12-15 # 's of pull.
I think if I wanted to use 200 # test line I would use a 130 - unlimited rated rod.
Please post this on the off shore board and I am sure you will get a much more defined answer.
Capt Neil
Hi. I need help here not being an off shore fisherman.
Normally drag is set for about 25% of the line test.
A 50# class rod using 50 # test mono would have the drag set for about 12-15 # 's of pull.
I think if I wanted to use 200 # test line I would use a 130 - unlimited rated rod.
Please post this on the off shore board and I am sure you will get a much more defined answer.
Capt Neil
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