Can you damage gears by tightening the drag and pulling a snag?

[dodgeguy]

17 hours ago, Bird said:

I simply thumb the spool , spinning or casting and pull straight to break line, no stress on reel.

 

Not with 50lb braid.

[Bird]

4 hours ago, dodgeguy said:

Not with 50lb braid.

Very true.

Most of my snags require braking an 8lb leader.

[ABU is overpriced]

21 hours ago, dodgeguy said:

Not with 50lb braid.

That's fine, 50lb is indeed ridiculous. I just hope that 8-10lb won't be an issue because every time i roll it on my jacket, it frays the line, and i have to cut it.

[bulldog1935]

"Braid" gets used like it means something specific - it doesn't.  

If you're interested in higher grade coatings with improved abrasion resistance, check Varivas and YGK.  

[dodgeguy]

7 hours ago, ABU is overpriced said:

That's fine, 50lb is indeed ridiculous. I just hope that 8-10lb won't be an issue because every time i roll it on my jacket, it frays the line, and i have to cut it.

Why is 50lb braid ridiculous? On a spinning rod yes but on a baitcasting rod NO !!!!! You have a lot to learn if that's what you meant.

[ABU is overpriced]

25 minutes ago, dodgeguy said:

Why is 50lb braid ridiculous? On a spinning rod yes but on a baitcasting rod NO !!!!! You have a lot to learn if that's what you meant.

Pull snags with, not use lol.

[dodgeguy]

17 minutes ago, ABU is overpriced said:

Pull snags with, not use lol.

Ok Lol