Cannon Easi-Troll with 10lb

[FishinIsLife]

Cannon Easi-Troll with 10lb

Have any of you ever used the Cannon Easi-troll with a weight above 8lbs?  I'd like to get a pair of 10lbs sharks to run on them but the specs say they're only rated for 8lbs.

 

As an engineer, I've gotta assume there's a safety factor in there, but hoping someone else has tried heavier and can give their opinion.

 

Thanks!

 

[HB2]

I have older easi trolls on my small boat and use #10 herbies for the last 10 years ,no problems . I usually only fish in decent weather waves . 60' or less mostly but I have had them down to 90 ' .The drag washers dried up so I drilled a few holes in the spool and use a screwdriver across housing through spool to hold it at depth. It works.  

[FishinIsLife]

Haha thanks HB2! I'm assuming you could just replace those washers, but sounds like your solution is working just fine.