Is my line strong enough?

Question

i have a line that does the following

200yds-4lb

150yds-6lb

100yds-8lb

how will this be ok to catch carp, bream, trout and perch

p.s how do i set the drag? is there a button or something?

im a begginer cant you tell haha

Answer 1

The numbers and figures you gave us is your reel's line capacity. Your reel could hold 200 yards of 4lb test mono line, 150 yards of 6lb test mono line and etc. We don't know what test line is on the reel but I'm guessing 6lb test if it is a spinning reel or 8lb test if it is a spincast reel.

Carp is the biggest fish among those fish you mentioned. If you have a spinning reel, you can catch carp with 4lb test lines. You'll just have to pay attention on your line angle. If you allow a carp to slam its tail on a 4lb test line, the line could snap. 4lb test mono is plenty for other fish you mentioned.

If you have a spincast reel, you might experience some problems catching carp depending on how good your reel is. If you have a good spincast reel, you shouldn't have any problem landing a carp with 4lb test line as long as there isn't too much line twist or you use a good swivel.

Adjusting drag is different with different reel designs. Spinning reels usually have a k**b in front of the spool or behind the reel. Spincast reels have a star drag besides the reel handle or a button which you could turn somewhere on the reel body. You'll have to play around the reel to figure out how to adjust drag tension. I can't tell you how much tension you need unless I know what line is on your spool. The usual drag tension is 1/3 of your line's strength. You can go as heavy as 1/2 depending on fish size. If you're after bigger fish, 1/3 of of your line strength is the norm.

Answer 2

Those numbers are the specs for your reel letting you know how much line you can put on it for each pound test. If it came prespooled, it's likely 6lb or 8lb line. This line will be good for most of those fish you mentioned. You might have trouble with the carp, but if you set the drag right and tire it out before trying to bring it in, then you should be fine.

As far as setting the drag, from what you have said in your previous posts, you have a spinning reel. The way you set the drag is there is this little k**b on top of the spool. You turn the k**b one way, it will loosen the drag, the other way will tight it. What you need to do is set up your rod, pull a little line out and take note of the tension. For those type fish you only need to feel a slight pressure when you pull the line out. If you don't feel this pressure, then you need to tighten the drag, if you feel a lot of pressure when you pull it out, then you need to loosen the drag. Just play with it until it feels right.

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Answer 3

THE LITTLE k**b ON THE TOP OF THE REEL JUST TURN IT LOOSER OR TIGHTER

Answer 4

what this is telling you is the amount of line you can put on your reel. you can put 200yds of 4 lb line etc.. this sounds like a light to medium rod it will be fine for perch and trout. the bigger fish like carp will probably break the line. don't know what kind of reel this is to answer the drag question. if it is a closed face there is probably a star looking dial on the crank handle if is is open face then it is probably on top of the spool or on the bottom of the reel. it should be a dial of some sort. once you learn to adjust it you may be able to catch the bigger fish but it takes practice. my biggest fisk ever was a carp on 6lb test line. you just have to learn to work the drag.

Answer 5

Your line is fine! Good luck

To set your drag there is a twist k**b on the top.

But most reels come with a drag thats set pretty good

Answer 6

Any line is strong enough to catch any fish, if you're skilled and patient enough. Even the strongest fish has nothing to hold onto in the water, and will eventually tire with the slightest pull exerted upon it, if it is constant. Heavy lines are less likely to break during a powerful strike or if snagged on something, but they also shorten your casting distance (due to friction against the reel and rod guides) and may be more visible to the fish. The main concern with lightweight lines (8 pounds or less) is that you must choose your knots well and tie them *perfectly* or they will likely break during a strike (I prefer Palomar knots, myself), and the line must be able to handle the weight of the sinker during the cast. A long and stiff fishing rod loaded with a heavy sinker (1 ounce or more) would likely break such a line when cast, resulting in your detached rig + bait flying off into the distance while you curse life itself.

The drag is controlled by a k**b either on the top or bottom of the reel (assuming it's a spinning reel. Baitcasting and spincasting reels have the adjustment k**b somewhere on the side). The idea is to set it so that it keeps the line tight, but a fish suddenly striking will cause your line to play out rather than allowing it to break. This takes a certain amount of trial and error, but as a rule of thumb it's better to keep your drag too loose than too tight.

Answer 7

ur line is fine!  u just kant reel the fish fast or it will cause tension and ur line will snap