6 lbs reels

[taz1977]

I noticed when I went to buy an ice fishing rod at calbelas that they all where 6 lbs test so these won't be good to catch walleye or pike so what rod and real do you use for these fish

[The Spank]

I have 36” medium and medium heavy rods. I run 6lb test on the mediums and 8lb & 10lb test on the mh’s.

[TylerThomson]

I just put whatever I want on the reel. Nobody tells me what too do.

But seriously I usually use braided line which is a thinner diameter per lb test. Line ratings are more about spool capacity and not whether or not the reel can handle it. Set the drag accordingly and you'll be fine.

[taz1977]

On my med to heavy reel just says 6lbs you can put 10lbs on it

[taz1977]

Originally Posted by TylerThomson

I just put whatever I want on the reel. Nobody tells me what too do.

But seriously I usually use braided line which is a thinner diameter per lb test. Line ratings are more about spool capacity and not whether or not the reel can handle it. Set the drag accordingly and you'll be fine.

Well that's what I will do us braided line and I'll use 10 lb