Newell P-220 or P-332 ?

[russ1962]

I recently got a good used Black Steel G670 rod to use for 30lb class. Currently I have it paired with a P-332.
Would a P-220 with upgraded drags be sufficient for 30lb class?

[Newell Nut]

The reel can handle it just fine. Our captain and one of the mates use their 229s for cobia and use 40 lb mono. I think 30 will cast better though. You can't hurt the reel. Everything inside is just like the 440 in a small frame.

[doradoben]

Does the P-220 hold enough line for your intended use?

[russ1962]

It should for local inshore. I'm thinking that I can probably get at least 300 yards of 50lb Spectra on it and tie on a lighter topshot.

[bluefish69]

A 229 is just 1/2" wider than the 220 & can hold more line.

[Tunacious]

I recently got a good used Black Steel G670 rod to use for 30lb class. Currently I have it paired with a P-332.
Would a P-220 with upgraded drags be sufficient for 30lb class?

Russ, you'd be fine with 30 or 40 since it would only be a topshot. 300 yds of spectra could easily be used offshore for the 20-50 lb. albies, yft, bft etc. If I bring my P220 on the 1-3 dayers, I use it with 12-15# mono only and maybe get about 225 yds or so. The only way you'll get 200 yds of 20# is if you use tournament grade mono.

[russ1962]

Thanks for the comments, guys!
Much appreciated!