Tackle Weight too heavy

[Guest evan]

 hi I'm quite new to this game and I'm having trouble putting on shiners too my line it says the tackle is too heavy and might break, how do I change this?

I'm rocking a telefloat 21' 3" rod, callistoXSR 1400 reel, monno .008 line , chubby float, #6 hook.

Help would be very appreciated, thankyou
 

[Treebeard60]

Ok, what are you fishing for?  It's the chubby float + the shiner that is making the game say that. Don't worry too much about it as if any damage is caused it will be minimal. If it's cats you are after try using small and medium cutbait. If you are after bowfin, then you should really get a Fenix 12 10.

[evan]

okay, its the fishing rod that is the problem then?-also where would I get the fenix 12 10 exactly?

and its the bowfin ive been after

Edited February 22, 2018 by evan

[Treebeard60]

The fenix is available in the main shop. It will depend on your level as to whether you can get it. It is twelve foot ten inches or two meters twenty if you're in metric.

[evan]

I am level 14 almost 15

[evan]

oh okay I see it now, level 24. so should I be waiting until later on for fishing with heavy bait?

however I do see channel catfish in the starter pond but never seem to catch full grown ones just young, any tips on that?

Edited February 22, 2018 by evan

[Treebeard60]

Yeah I'm sure you can get it. Sorry not 2m 20 cm     3m 80cm

[Treebeard60]

My bad, thought you could get that. Perhaps a Nero or something similar.

[evan]

okay thinking of getting the nero 12' 10" level 15 so I just got it. would this do fine?

[PH_TalonAquila]

yes, it should work fine.

[evan]

okay bought a nero 12 10 and the same thing

 

[mdram]

whats the rod rated at?

what the hook weight you are putting on it?

what bobber?

what lure?

 

[evan]

what do you mean by rated.

hook is size 8

slim bobber

bait is shiner

 

[evan]

its when I add the shiner or crawfish it happens

[mdram]

try a heavier line, somthing closer to the max for the rod

[evan]

line is too strong for reel

, so I need a better reel as well?

 

Edited February 22, 2018 by evan

[mdram]

yep

line should be week link

so match drag real to rod max rating

add line that is close without going over

[Jaxon m]

Im only level 7 and when I use minnows in the Colorado lake, it breaks the line every time. What do I need for that not not to happen? 
( I have all the starter gear)

[Tonto]

6 minutes ago, Jaxon m said:

Im only level 7 and when I use minnows in the Colorado lake, it breaks the line every time. What do I need for that not not to happen? 
( I have all the starter gear)

The rule of thumb is

Maximum rod strength >=  Maximum Reel tension >= Line test

When fishing with float tackle use a heavy bobber for live or heavy bait like minnows, shiners, crawfish, etc...

If I remember ....in Colorado you can do very well with lure fishing, no need for using live bait.

Are you doing a mission requiring minnows?

 

 

[J.Mitchell WV]

First thing you guys need do is put your Match Rods etc. in your home storage, and use them to catch fish that can't be caught on artificial bait imo lol. To easy to catch fish float fishing and bottom fishing. If you want a real challenge...Go artifiical. Will make you a much better fisherman in long run lol.