Heavier Line Possible?

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Hi all,

So last weekend I bought me a new fishing pole. It is a light pole (5’6" with a 2-8lb line weight).

I used it last weekend and caught mostly small bream. My question; is it possible to respool with a heavier weight line even though my pole is a light pole? I want to go bass or cat fishing this weekend. Or do I need to buy a heavier pole?

Thanks in advance!
CaliOkie

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That pole is made for small fish. A good bass will snap that baby. I don’t cat fish, maybe they other guys can ring in, but I assume it would be better to get a 6’6" or 7’ med action or med/ heavy for those cats. Thats what I use for bass. I use 8-10lb braid for most of my bass rods. Thats just me. [;)]

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That’s what I figured. At least it gives me a reason to buy a new pole, right? :laughing:

Thanks for answering my question, I really appreciate it!

-CaliOkie