Reel and a line class for strong currents

[FishHunter81]

Hi guys. After some advice regarding land based fishing strong currents such as those at port welshpool. Last time i was there the current was real strong and sinker wouldn't stat still. I was using I think 20lb line and I think size 5 star sinker.
Any suggestions. Should I use a heavier line or different type of line, heavier sinkers. I'm not sure what is maximum sinker weight for different lines either. I'm also getting a better squid rod and was wondering what was best line to use. I've heard flurocarbon is harder to see in water so squid are not spooked.

[smile0784]

Also depends on what rating your rod and size of your reel is

[smile0784]

For squid braid use 10 to 15lb braid with 2mt of fluro leader

[4liters]

The weight rating of the rod is more important for heavy leads. It’s what gives you the grunt to cast them and haul them out of the weed. Try a snapper rod or something

[bowl]

Plan your trip on the tides sizes and try the smaller tide changes

[DougieK]

What gear are you using and what are you targeting?

No 5 star sinker doenst' really tell us anything as different companies use different sizings. How much does it weigh? Most sinkers will be ok if you're not trying to cast. Welshpool is fairly deep and you can probably just drop your baits straight down. If you're squidding there you need either a tide change or to be casting TOWARD the incoming current, as it's fast enough that your jig won't sink otherwise.

[FishHunter81]

Thanks for that. Yes I'm getting a heavier snapper rod. My current surf rod I think is only 5-10kg. At welshpool I cast out facing snake island for snapper, fatties but line kept dragging down current. So if I get heavier rod like snapper and use a heavier line like 30lb and sinker hope that helps keep bait in spot I cast to. Cheers for tip about squid rig

[4liters]

That surf rod will be heavy enough for casting a big sinker if you’re careful, I cast 4 and 6oz breakaways with mine. Star sinkers can roll along the bottom so maybe a breakaway sinker is the way to go

[Kimtown]

Hi guys. After some advice regarding land based fishing strong currents such as those at port welshpool. Last time i was there the current was real strong and sinker wouldn't stat still. I was using I think 20lb line and I think size 5 star sinker.
Any suggestions. Should I use a heavier line or different type of line, heavier sinkers. I'm not sure what is maximum sinker weight for different lines either. I'm also getting a better squid rod and was wondering what was best line to use. I've heard flurocarbon is harder to see in water so squid are not spooked.

Lighter line = less resistance through the current

But don't go too light where you're going to break off a decent fish either. Have to find that happy medium.

Braid is also much better in current than mono too.

[Sebb]

Few good stuff already mentioned there.
But yeah, general rule is to match the whole thing.
If you need bigger sinker to fish deep/strong water, then you need heavier class rod to throw that sinker. So does the line, gotta match what the recommended line on the rod and for the species you're chasing.
I always try to use smallest sinker possible.
And yes, thinner line means less drift and less washed around by the current. But you're compromising the strength.