penn 340gt2 reel for copper setup

[jballer]

Would this be a good reel for a copper setup using 45lb, or would it be to big and to heavy for what im looking for. Thanks for any feedback.

[Adam Bomb]

They work great!

[Nailer]

Do your self a favor and get the soft/super copper. The 340 should work good.

[Pioneer]

I assume the gt2 has a higher ratio then the then my old 340, that thing was a turtle!

[JWheeler]

Not sure if that's the one my buddy chad uses with some longer copper. It's a big reel, with faster retrieve and has good line capacity!

[jballer]

The 340 and 345 have a 3.3:1 gear ratio. This size of reel is new to me. Im just looking for a reel that I can pack on alot of copper. I was thinking 1 of these penns or a Okuma Cv55L. Im hoping I can get at least 400 ft of blood run 45lb copper on one of these reels.

[Pioneer]

Go with Tuna's55L or a 553LS Clarion(53" a crank!). I love those new Clarions. Chris

[SUPERTRAMP]

I have the Okuma CV 55 and the Penn 345GT2 and both will pack on 300' of 45# copper with plenty of backing to get the job done. Haven't tried anything longer than 300' but I think the CV55 would handle another 100 to 150 if you went to less backer maybe only 150 yards of 30# Power pro.

[Just in time]

I have 450 ft of 45lb morgans copper on Convector 55 reels. I had a couple large Penn reels but the retrival was too slow. I use 30lb Ande for backer and I put 100 yards on.

[Paulywood]

I plan on spooling up at least 1 copper rod this year and will be using one of the Okuma Clarions. I like the retrieve on those. I am thinking about getting Tuna Tom to upgrade a few of my 45's to get a better retrieve on my fullcores too. We'll have to see about the budget.

[jballer]

Thanks for the help guys.