Using Drennan Series 7 Carp Method on a Waggler...

[Grimberian]

Hi Folks,
Just a simple question really, I have Drennan Series7 Br 9-30 carp method reel that I use with my feeder rod, and it is a really lovely reel, compared my other squeeky old reel that I currently use on my Waggler rod.
The alloy spool came pre-spooled with 10lb line which is fine (maybe a little heavy for what I do, might swap it out for 8lb).
The box only really makes reference to line length and diameter for 8 and 10lb line, is there any reason I can't spool up the composite reel with 4lb line and use it with the waggler?
Cheers
P.

 

[lp1886]

Absolutely no reason why you can’t. It may be a bit heavier than most reels, but it would still do the job ??

 

[Total]

No reason whatsoever, you enjoy using the reel and why not enhance that enjoyment further?

 

[Silverfisher]

No problem at all on the line front. The reel itself will be a bit heavy for a float rod though from what I recall of it.

 

[Grimberian]

Thanks guys, good to know.
I have been looking at the Maxima Chameleon stuff, so will get a spool of that and see how it goes

 

[Silverfisher]

Good choice on the maxima. I have the series 7 float reel and across the 3 spools have 3lb maxima, 4lb maxima and 3.2lb drennan float fish and I prefer the maxima personally.

 

[Grimberian]

Sorry, one more, I assume it will take the same 100m of line as with the stronger stuff?

 

[rudd]

Sorry, one more, I assume it will take the same 100m of line as with the stronger stuff?

No it wont as dia. will be smaller.
Will need backing line, easy if you have a spare spool, guess work if not.
Personally would get a 2000 or 2500 sized reel for float work.
Would recommend a shimano alivio, ebay 2nd hand about £15.

 

[Silverfisher]

It is a pain finding reels with shallow spools for float fishing. That’s where the series 7 float is good in that it takes about 100m of 4lb and not a lot more of 3lb. It is a pain having to put like 200m of line on deeper spooled reels.

 

[Grimberian]

maybe i'll just go buy a series 7 float then too

 

[Nicky Dodds]

If you can find an original spro red arc they have deep and shallow spools.