question on the fishing line (spider wire 17 LB)

[kleen376]

Hi everyone,

I am a newbie and starting to get the fun out of fishing. Yesterday, I went to gander mountain and 'upgraded' my equipment to a st croix premier rod PS70MLF spinning rod and a Pflueger supreme reel SP30x. I was the one who actually picked the rod and asked for a suggestion from one of the guys from gander on what he can recommend if i pick a pflueger. I followed his advice and pick the supreme reel (plus the fact that it fits my budget).  

I also asked him to picked what he thinks is a good line and he said to pick the medium price fishings lines like the spider wire ultimate mono 17lb. At first I asked wouldn't it be too much for my rod and my reel (mainly because I was only accustomed on having only a 6Lb line on my old uglystick combo. He said the 17lb line should be fine and can be easily handled by my new rod and reel. And so I did, I got the line that he recommended. 

What do you think of the rod and reel that I got? Also, I want to get your opinion if the 17 LB is fine and won't harm my new rod and reel. I will only fish on lakes here in Minnesota in which bass is very common (and walleyes but I still have to catch one). I don't see myself going on a boat and fish (I don't have a boat nor my friends). Just on docks and lakesides. 

Also I got the gander mountain protection for the reel and rod just in case something happens on them I can easily ask for a replacement. 

Thanks in advance.

[Scott F]

In my opinion, 17lb line on a medium light rod is too heavy. 6 to 10lb line would be plenty. Lighter line will cast better, and let your lures run deeper. 

[Wayne P.]

I agree.

17# mono on a 30 size spinning reel with be short lived unless you only use heavy lures.  After it gets wet and dries on the spool it will look like slinky toy the next time you use it. Spiderwire mono is not known for low memory.

You would be better off with a smaller diameter nylon mono or fluorocarbon line like 10# or less.

A superline would be even better since it won't develop any memory like monofilaments do.

 

[SMITTY0045]

I really like the setup you chose, you'll be very happy with that. 17lb is pretty high for any spinning combo in my opinion. I wouldn't go any higher than 12 lb, but if you're using this set up as an all around combo, I would put 8-10 pound test in the reel

[DCales84]

If you haven't opened the line yet I would exchange it for a smaller test. 17lb test is pretty hefty for a spinning reel of that size. I tried heavier line on a spinning reel before and it ended badly to say the least. If you want the higher lb test go with braid and add a leader of your choice.

[new2BC4bass]

I concur with everyone else.  Your rod and reel selections were good, but that salesman (or sales kid) is way off on line size.  I use 17# on 2 of my HF casting rods.  Personally I would be using an 8# mono or co-polymer.  However, that reel holds too much to spool only with 8# line.  I would lay down some of that 17# line you got for backing and finish filling with the 8#.  Should you go with braid, consider 10#-15# and still lay down some backing.

Now if you catch a lot of pickerel or pike, then I would also use some of that 17# as a leader to avoid losing too many lures to those toothy creatures.

[kleen376]

Thanks a lot on your responses! I should have followed my instinct when I had doubts on the sales guy's recommendation on the line. Unfortunately, I already open the line so it might be too late for a replacement ( I asked him to put the line on the reel at the store as it was 'free of charge'). 

Anyways, I will look for a new and smaller weight line and will just keep the 17LB on my box for now.

Again, thanks!

[buzzed bait]

you'll love that reel man, great choice!  agree with all above.  i think a good 6 or 8 lb test would suit that setup much better.  You're going to get aggravated quickly when that 17# turns into a coiled mess.  otherwise, you're really going to like that new setup!  

[.ghoti.]

Decent rod, great reel, wrong line. I have a Supreme 30 and a supreme XT 30. The heaviest line I would put on one is 10.