Putting 12lb test line on a spinning rod

MadDog1999

I was wondering if I am able to put 12lb line on a rod which I usually have 6 lb line on it.I have got the rod ages ago and I was told it is ok with 6lb.I think it is 4-8lb but could I put 12lb on it without it breaking?

Is the line rating just marketing BS as I have heard elsewhere or is it important?

Thanks

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1

What is the rod?

And what is the reel?

MadDog1999

Lucas Freezing Flake wrote: »

What is the rod?

And what is the reel?

Mitchell gt pro spin 212 fibreglass blanks.It is 7-20g casting weight.

The reel I have 12lb loaded on has line rating 12-20lb line and I was wondering if I could put on the 12 lb line so I could go for salmon

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1

Geez, you two don't stick with one method or one species too long do you? You'll never learn by all this swapping and changing.:rolleyes:

Anyway, yes the reel will take it as will the rod.

MadDog1999

Lucas Freezing Flake wrote: »

Geez, you two don't stick with one method or one species too long do you? You'll never learn by all this swapping and changing.:rolleyes:

Anyway, yes the reel will take it as will the rod.

Very Sound advice!Thanks for the help.I fly fish mostly but I spin from now and then.

Thanks,
MadDog1999

catastrophy

Once the clutch on the reel is adjusted correctly you'll have no problem. I see loads of guys locking up the drag on a fixed spool reel and never adjust it again. In your case op Id set the drag to slip just before the rod locks into a j curve. That way you wont break the rod or put too much pressure on a fish.

MadDog1999

catastrophy wrote: »

Once the clutch on the reel is adjusted correctly you'll have no problem. I see loads of guys locking up the drag on a fixed spool reel and never adjust it again. In your case op Id set the drag to slip just before the rod locks into a j curve. That way you wont break the rod or put too much pressure on a fish.

Thanks for that help.