Reel Damage

[Nathan2003]

Hey guys,just a question...i plan to use my kastor 2000 to chase some cod with a 3-5kg penn pinpoint and 10 lb matrix pro.My cause for concern arose the other day when I was fishing a larger hb than normal-a size that i will prob use for cod later-around that 10cm mark.I dont know wether it was just coz i waznt used to fishing that size lure or what, but it felt like the reel was under a bit of strain Is this going to cause damage to my reels' gears and shorten its life span?Or is it just a case of inexperience using bigger lures and the fact that I was using 4lb fireline and a 2-4kg rod?

Cheers,
Nathan

[Drewy]

if your got your reel locked up, lm pretty sure your line will give way b4 your reel.

[Nathan2003]

yer, I was thinking more in the retrieve,the constant resistance of the larger lure....Does anyone else have any opinions?

Cheers,
nathan

[Nath_18]

Hi Nathan is because the reels gearings arnt ment to cope with loads like that (other than on fish of coarse). If you up sized your reel to a 4000 (better suited for cod) then your gear ratio will change making it easier to wind. It wont put so much stress on the reel and wrists either.

cheers, Nathan

[Nathan2003]

So do you guys think it will damage my reel?I mean it is going to be for one week only, and probably the only time i will use it for cod all year.Is one week of use really goin to do significant damage?

Cheers,
nathan

[Nath_18]

I doubt it will do damage really but I cant see how its going to be good for it either....

cheers, Nathan

[CHUNQX]

You colud minimise the strain by using the rod to do the retrieve and just wind up the slack hence reducing the "strain"...