Plenty of rods that I either overline or underline all the time. Iv got two CD ICT rods that I overline every time. Sometimes by 2 weights (3# to a 5# and a 4# to a 6#). Tried them with there "correct" line weight and felt like I was trying to throw knitting wool.
Line / Rod weight is quite a subjective thing
anyway. For many years iv said that rods should be marked with line weight
envelope that they will take and then buy a line by weight (grains grams
etc...) Make a lot more sense. That way you can choose a line to suit the way
you would like the rod to cast? Down side is that it makes an already complex
sport even more complex for newbies?
Ahab wrote: Any thoughts on the upper end of the scale, fellers? |
Fraser Hocks wrote: Yep.... that is that once you go over a 12# its a sign you have lost your mind. |
Fraser Hocks wrote: Yep.... that is that once you go over a 12# its a sign you have lost your mind. With a single handed rod almost no one has the wrist strength to cast a rod over that weight, and those that do get them soon come to the realization that you cant apply any more pressure to a fish in battle, than you can with a 12#. |
Fraser Hocks wrote: the actual pressure you could put on a fish with anything over a 12# was only a fraction more than you can apply with a 12# and pointing the rod at the fish, which is pretty much what your going to do with a fish that requires a 12# or over. |
Ahab wrote: Could you explain this to me a bit more, Fraser? Does this mean that you're playing the fish straight off the reel like a winch? |
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