You didn't state what type of line you had.  But if break off is a problem use a braided line especially if you are trolling.  Some of the members on this forum will disagree with this statement, but in my opinion there is no reason to use anything, but braided line.

Westwood wrote on Jun 30^th, 2017 at 8:55pm:


Depends on whether you want stretch (mono) to absorb shock of strikes or no stretch (braid). I find mono more forgiving. I need lots of forgiveness.

Used 20# P-Line TCB (teflon coated braid) with a 7' Med-Heavy action St. Croix Baitcaster, Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 6500 with titanium 10" leader for trolling.  I doubt I will use anything but P-Line from now on.  Nano may still have the quietness and castability advantage but as far as strength, knot tying and abrasion, P-Line is the way to go when fishing the canadian shield.

solotripper wrote on Jul 2^nd, 2017 at 9:32pm:


Yes.  While not as supple as powerpro, if all you're going to use it for is trolling for big fish, yes!

PJ,
Maybe I need to dust off my Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 6500 CS3 and 7 foot St Croix rod for trolling in Quetico.  I received the rod and reel as a present over 20 years ago for fishing for muskies on Leech Lake when we had a place on Leech Lake.  I never did catch a muskie, but we spent more time water skiing than we did fishing.  I also thought that the rod and reel was too much beef for fishing in Quetico.  Maybe I will give it a try this July when my wife and I head into BH and Quetico Lake.  Do you lose some of the fun catching fish when you use such a heavy setup?