Penn 209, what can it do?

[Iloverootbeer]

Thak you everyone for the input.

These days I only replace line when I run too low to cast well. I cut off line that is too weak, which eventually leads to running too low. In this case the line it came with seemed way too thick.

The level wind system on the 209 was removed due to a broken plastic gear. 15 lbs test mono spolled up (heaviest line on hand), and it casts well. I am using an old, somewhat limber spinning rod that was lying around., not the boat rod it came with.

If you are gonna be fishing from very high piers or bridges, do yourself a favor and invest in a bridge net. If you have a big fish on the end of your line, you don’t want to have to winch it up to where you’re fishing from.

 

[jj_sharp]

I was not aware of bridge nets. Thanks for the tip.

 

[LiamBlack]

The question of the coil is important because not everyone can withstand the weight of the fish you catch. If you need strong and durable, try to consider these spinning reels. I myself often go fishing, prefer to put traps and nets, with rods a lot of work.