5wt line on a 4 wt reel
SquatchHunter,
You can place a 5 weight line on 4 weight rated reel. I would imagine there isn't a whole lot of difference between the two reels. Now then, if you were talking about using a 2 weight rated reel, that would be a different story.
You will not be able to use as much backing and considering you are from Montana, if you tag into one of those huge Browns that are in some of the rivers, you may need some backing. However, seldom do trout get you into your backing.
If you think that could be an issue then use Gel-Spun for your backing, you will be able to place far more of it on your reel than 20 pound Dacron.
Larry ---sagefisher---
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