04-09-2002, 05:00 AM
hi Wayne, I have used all of the 500 series of penn, from the 505 jigmaster to the 555 gs hs series, I have used them from throwing heavy irons, throwing live baits, trolling, all the way to pin rigging.... if you want to use heavier line on the 525 mag(excellent reel for casting!) you could use a lil heavier line, lil heavier line , like 20lb test no problem... just make sure that you use quality line... I would use p-line, smaller dia. line also good abrasion resistant and good not strength.... and for the 545, 40 lb test wouldnt be a problem either.... I use 30 lb test on my 545, I use silver thread .... but silver thread doesnt carry 40 lb test line, so i would also use p-line also if you want to put on heavier line than what the reel ask for... hopefully you trust me on this... I do know what Im talking about because most of my fishing arsenal are the penn 500 series! tight lines!<br><br><br>