The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : Rod rating https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:57:19 +0000 Thu, 19 Jan 2017 23:57:48 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.01 360 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=115334 <![CDATA[The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Rod rating : Hey otaki do you still have your...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=115334&PID=1675999&title=rod-rating#1675999 Author: EC2BOP
Subject: 115334
Posted: 19 Jan 2017 at 11:57pm

Hey otaki do you still have your shimano xitus rod? Would you be interested in selling it? Mine snapped, not on a fish either. Wanting a rod for parts

Cheers ]]> Thu, 19 Jan 2017 23:57:48 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=115334&PID=1675999&title=rod-rating#1675999 <![CDATA[Rod rating : Cheers guys for all your info,...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=115334&PID=1622328&title=rod-rating#1622328 Author: otaki-fisher
Subject: 115334
Posted: 23 Feb 2016 at 11:19pm

Cheers guys for all your info, have upgraded to a 10-15kg rod and have had no issues so far

]]> Tue, 23 Feb 2016 23:19:59 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=115334&PID=1622328&title=rod-rating#1622328 <![CDATA[Rod rating : I have a 12000D on a 10-15kg...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=115334&PID=1622321&title=rod-rating#1622321 Author: Betty Boop
Subject: 115334
Posted: 23 Feb 2016 at 10:16pm

I have a 12000D on a 10-15kg  Shimano Aquatip and 12kg moi-moi and it seems to do the business when required Geek]]> Tue, 23 Feb 2016 22:16:53 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=115334&PID=1622321&title=rod-rating#1622321 <![CDATA[Rod rating : What has been posted is true,...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=115334&PID=1611439&title=rod-rating#1611439 Author: smudge
Subject: 115334
Posted: 12 Jan 2016 at 4:05pm

What has been posted is true, another way of putting it is that the rod is the limiting factor on that set. You really need a higher rated rod to take advantage of that reel and line rating.

]]> Tue, 12 Jan 2016 16:05:43 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=115334&PID=1611439&title=rod-rating#1611439 <![CDATA[Rod rating : It will handle any decent kings...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=115334&PID=1611432&title=rod-rating#1611432 Author: Gowest
Subject: 115334
Posted: 12 Jan 2016 at 3:34pm

It will handle any decent kings over sand or flat bottom but if your around any structure you'll be toast]]> Tue, 12 Jan 2016 15:34:17 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=115334&PID=1611432&title=rod-rating#1611432 <![CDATA[Rod rating : Put it this way.... you&#039;ll...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=115334&PID=1611431&title=rod-rating#1611431 Author: OuttaHere
Subject: 115334
Posted: 12 Jan 2016 at 3:13pm

Put it this way.... you'll never break your line.
 
You're also not taking any advantage of the sensitive action of the rod because you'll be completely killing any "feel" with the heavy braid. The balance is probably a bit on the piss with a Baitrunner that big but that's a minor thing.
 
I'm not going to say it won't handle a 20kg King but you will have a nightmare of a time trying to stop it if it's over a reef. Those reels can produce quite a lot of drag pressure (24lb or something) and your braid will be fine but your rod will turn into a 2-piece model if you try and put that much hurt on with it.
 
edit: I have a 6-10kg Backbone Elite (basically the same rod) and it gets scary bent dead-lifting all of 3kg. Meaning that's about the maximum useful drag you can run, which is just right for 10kg line.
]]> Tue, 12 Jan 2016 15:13:29 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=115334&PID=1611431&title=rod-rating#1611431 <![CDATA[Rod rating : i have a shimano xitus 6-10kg...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=115334&PID=1611269&title=rod-rating#1611269 Author: otaki-fisher
Subject: 115334
Posted: 11 Jan 2016 at 10:52pm

i have a shimano xitus 6-10kg rod with a 12000D bait runner with 50lb braid and 100lb leader. 

Is my rod not suited to the reel set up i have and also will my rod handle a decent size kingfish ? (20kg)
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