Hi all,
I'm brand new to fishing & still trying to learn the ropes. I just bought myself a new spinning rod & reel combo. The rod is medium/light action, with 6 lb. test line.
My question is, what happens if I happen to land a big fish such as a pike, that is 10+ lbs. I know that when bringing her in, I should use the bend of the rod to my advantage to create slack and then reel in. However, will the 6 lb. line snap anyway simply because the fish weighs more than 6 pounds?
Should I remove this line and put on a stronger one if I plan to try for bigger fish, or would that not work on a medium/light rod?
Thanks in advance.