fishing reel line

[jekern1015]

When fishing reels are rated by how much line they hold like 230/25, is that the max size line you can use. I am looking for a spinning reel that I can put some 40 lb. test on. I know I can find them in the baitcaster reels but I am not athelitically gifted enough to cast them.
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[utwalleye]

thats not the max size line you can use but that is the max yards you can put on that reel of that size line. 40lb. test is a pretty big line for a spinner, your casting will suffer in distance, just a thought. hope this helps.
later chuck
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[kastmaster]

Have you ever thought about trying some of the superlines out there? Instead of buying yourself a new reel, you could spend $10-$15 for Powerpro, Fireline, or Spiderwire, spool up your existing reel and take it for a test drive. I've used 30# strength Powerpro on my spinning reels and they have worked out fine, castability and strength wise. Going back to reels, I have a Daiwa 2500ST and its recommended line sizes are from 17-30 lb. My other Daiwa (3500 series) only goes up to 17 lbs. You can check out West Marine's website (www.westmarine.com) for some of their reels. Good luck in your search.
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[Bigfishrule]

As castmaster replied: try the super lines ie spider line etc. The diameter of these super lines is smaller than the lb rating of the line. For example I have some 15 lb power pro line that says its equivalent diameter is 4 lb. This way you can get on enough line on a spin reel that is the lb strengh you want.
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