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    Hey everyone, I'm in the market for a new set up but am a little confused by what line I can use with which rod. I'm pretty much set on a fenwick 6'6 HMG but the rod says it's only rated for 14lbs. Would I be able to use 20lbs braid so long as I set the drag appropriately? Rod will be paired with a pflueger president xt 35x and I will be going after 85% pike, 15% other (walleye, maybe perch but unlikely). Any help is appreciated. Looking forward to learning from everyone!
     
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    Welcome!

    You will be fine running 20lb braid on that set-up... personally I don’t pay too much attention to the line weight of my set ups, I’m more concerned with power and action...
     
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    I use 20# PP on my Fenwick HMX medium light and it works fine. I set my drag with the rod loaded up to the point where the drag releases and am comfortable that the rod is not bent too much. I have tested (tortured) mine with big Carp and big Drum and have not broken one yet. And before I get any Drum or Carp comments, I got my PB SM 20.25” yesterday:grinning:
     
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    Thanks for the help. Went with the fenwick HMG and pflueger president xt 35x. Put 20# spiderwire on and can't wait to get out there. Now if only it would stop storming...
     
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    That set up should do you well!!!
     
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