Okuma Classic Pro CP-CL-862M Copper/Lead Core Trolling Rod Advice

[Skywatcher]

I just purchased two of these rods. I have a lead core reel for one rod but no copper reel spooled yet. I do have another reel already spooled with 1000' of 7 strand wire line.

My questions are, could I use this rod as is for steel line, or does it need to be modified with either a twili tip or roller tip? The rod, as configured, has all stainless steel guides and tip.

My last question is, if I changed the rod to a twili tip, could it be used for both copper and steel line if I decided to spool a reel with copper? Thanks in advance for any advice. This site

has given me a lot of useful information.

 

[jerryriggin]

If you want to use wire it needs a twilli tip. Can you us it for both yes. Would I use it for both no. The ss wire will grove the eyelets. When you switch it back to copper rig. Bye bye copper when the backing hits a cut in the eyelet.

[hard knox]

I run weighted steel on that copper / lead core rod with no issues. It has a stainless tip and eye's.

[Rippin'Line]

I’m assuming you mean 7 strand for a diver. In my opinion those rods are too stiff to be used as a diver rod. 

[Skywatcher]

Thanks for all the replies. I'll keep one unmodified and I'll put a twili tip on the other.