# Line and Reel Questions **URL:** \ **Category:** Bass Fishing\ **Created:** [April 25, 2011, 11:58am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/line-and-reel-questions/186142 "2011-04-25T11:58:24Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Edgy779](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/aeb1de/32.png) [@Edgy779](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Edgy779)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2011, 11:58am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/line-and-reel-questions/186142/1 "2011-04-25T11:58:24Z")
Well, I am looking into getting a new reel and line, my reel at the moment is a closed reel, and has 8lb line in it. Will maybe 12lb line fit in it. I am also buying a baitcasting reel and putting 15lb line on it for catfishing also. Any ideas on what line, reels or rods to get? Also I have the light rod that is 4-8lb light action, need somethign heavier. Any ideas? Something not expensive maybe 40-60 dollars for the rod same for reel, and line i don’t know prices. ---
**Author:** ![gdn443](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/34f0e0/32.png) [@gdn443](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/gdn443)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2011, 11:34am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/line-and-reel-questions/186142/2 "2011-04-26T11:34:24Z")
My bass rods are 7ft med action.Some with fast tips, some are heavy for worming. Reels I would try and save up and get something in the $80-$100 range to last and run smooth. Bass Pro and Cabelas have some on sale all the time, but don’t discount your local stores as well. I like shimano but I’ve had some off brands that worked as well. In the end you get what you pay for in a reel. For line, I use alot of braid.[Fireline] Some copolamer for cranks and poppers. 8-10lb does me fine. ---
**Author:** ![Edgy779](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/aeb1de/32.png) [@Edgy779](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Edgy779)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2011, 11:50am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/line-and-reel-questions/186142/3 "2011-04-26T11:50:45Z")
I’m getting a medium action rod maybe 20lb braid and some lighter leader, the fish in the ponds i fish are very big, maybe 2-5lbs, there are big ones out there though. ---
**Author:** ![gdn443](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/34f0e0/32.png) [@gdn443](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/gdn443)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2011, 10:26am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/line-and-reel-questions/186142/4 "2011-04-27T10:26:23Z")
Unless you have to pull a line through some tough weed, 10lb braid have brought 5lb bass to the boat. Even 8lb. The smaller line will help you get greater distance when throwing a light lure. This stuff just doesn’t want to break. I use 20lb for saltwater stripers. ---
**Author:** ![Edgy779](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/aeb1de/32.png) [@Edgy779](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Edgy779)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2011, 11:52am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/line-and-reel-questions/186142/5 "2011-04-27T11:52:21Z")
The line that comes with the lure is just ordinary line, i just wanna put some heavier stuff on there cause I am going to North Carolina this year looking to fish there, so i will be ready for that also, i go catfishing alot with my friends. Best bait for us is smoked sausage that is a little old, the smell attractes them from the depths. Also we throw out bread to make the bluegill splash attracting the kitties. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Edgy779](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/aeb1de/32.png) [@Edgy779](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Edgy779)\ **Post date:** [May 2, 2011, 12:04pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/line-and-reel-questions/186142/6 "2011-05-02T12:04:20Z")
Got a bait caster and it isn’t my thing so I took it back I am use to the closed spool so much gonna stick with that or get a spinning reel.