Fishing rod question (surface irons)

[YakMedic]

I was looking at the Trinidad 16n but the line capacity seemed too low. How much line should be needed for a dedicated surface iron reel?

[The Kid]

Originally Posted by YakMedic

I was looking at the Trinidad 16n but the line capacity seemed too low. How much line should be needed for a dedicated surface iron reel?

Depends on whether you are using straight braid or mono. Mono you would want a Saltist 40 or trini 20. Braid- saltist 35 or trini 16

[kayakhunter]

My main surface iron rig is a Trini 16n filled with 50lb or 65lb braid with a calstar GG690j, just use a short 3' piece of mono or flouro as a leader, makes lame jigs swim good and good jigs swim real good and if you get kelped, no worries.

Originally Posted by YakMedic

I was looking at the Trinidad 16n but the line capacity seemed too low. How much line should be needed for a dedicated surface iron reel?