The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : Rod load angles https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Thu, 28 May 2026 06:31:03 +0000 Sat, 18 Dec 2010 14:35:50 +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=60698 <![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 load angles : Yep, that seems pretty good. ...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=60698&PID=867165&title=rod-load-angles#867165 Author: Capt Asparagus
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Posted: 18 Dec 2010 at 2:35pm

Yep, that seems pretty good.]]> Sat, 18 Dec 2010 14:35:50 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=60698&PID=867165&title=rod-load-angles#867165 <![CDATA[Rod load angles : No I think the point is that after...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=60698&PID=867155&title=rod-load-angles#867155 Author: Cbro
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Posted: 18 Dec 2010 at 2:10pm

No I think the point is that after 45 you lose the parabolic shape and the load increases on the middle top section with the load increasingly going towards the tip as the angle gets increased.

The further away the line angle the higher you can lift the rod...

Quick diagram from my understanding...please correct me if im wrong?


]]> Sat, 18 Dec 2010 14:10:47 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=60698&PID=867155&title=rod-load-angles#867155 <![CDATA[Rod load angles : If you are over 60deg, and the...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=60698&PID=867069&title=rod-load-angles#867069 Author: Capt Asparagus
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Posted: 18 Dec 2010 at 9:54am

If you are over 60deg, and the fish starts to really run, then wouldn't the load go lower down the rod, making for a more parabolic (sorta) shape, reducing the point loading on the rod tip section? If there was bugger all pull on the rod and it was only the tip being bent down, that'd be the meanest point loading then wouldn't it, right at the most delicate part of the rod? Then as you get closer to 90deg or worse, all the load would just transfer straight back to the tip again, and for sure go blammo....]]> Sat, 18 Dec 2010 09:54:36 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=60698&PID=867069&title=rod-load-angles#867069 <![CDATA[Rod load angles : I am certain I go past 60 degrees...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=60698&PID=867019&title=rod-load-angles#867019 Author: ThomasW
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Posted: 18 Dec 2010 at 8:27am

I am certain I go past 60 degrees on my surf rods when playing fish, but automatically reduce the angle if the fish starts to run.]]> Sat, 18 Dec 2010 08:27:09 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=60698&PID=867019&title=rod-load-angles#867019 <![CDATA[Rod load angles : I&#039;ve gone U-shaped on graphite...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=60698&PID=866995&title=rod-load-angles#866995 Author: Fishb8
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Posted: 18 Dec 2010 at 7:24am

I've gone U-shaped on graphite fly rods but you don't get any more pulling power - I've checked by connecting to scales and having someone read.
That's an exercise worth doing to check drag and rod bend.
]]> Sat, 18 Dec 2010 07:24:25 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=60698&PID=866995&title=rod-load-angles#866995 <![CDATA[Rod load angles : falco wrote:not sure whatHP...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=60698&PID=866992&title=rod-load-angles#866992 Author: hookerpuka
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Posted: 18 Dec 2010 at 7:21am

Originally posted by falco falco wrote:

not sure what HP is on about but im happy with my fisherman with the but section up to 60 degrees

 Look at a protractor. I'm sure you can work it out :D make the straight edge you line and go from there Wink 
]]> Sat, 18 Dec 2010 07:21:02 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=60698&PID=866992&title=rod-load-angles#866992 <![CDATA[Rod load angles : I abuse the maximum parameters...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=60698&PID=866944&title=rod-load-angles#866944 Author: Espresso
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Posted: 17 Dec 2010 at 10:17pm

I abuse the maximum parameters of my graphite rods regularly Embarrassed , to date haven't broken one because of it...but I don't let others abuse them so! 

I enjoy a good 60degree angle..
]]> Fri, 17 Dec 2010 22:17:03 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=60698&PID=866944&title=rod-load-angles#866944 <![CDATA[Rod load angles : not sure whatHP ison about but...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=60698&PID=866908&title=rod-load-angles#866908 Author: Falco
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Posted: 17 Dec 2010 at 9:10pm

not sure what HP is on about but im happy with my fisherman with the but section up to 60 degrees]]> Fri, 17 Dec 2010 21:10:56 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=60698&PID=866908&title=rod-load-angles#866908 <![CDATA[Rod load angles : Basically the safe area is where...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=60698&PID=866728&title=rod-load-angles#866728 Author: photog
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Posted: 17 Dec 2010 at 2:40pm

Basically the safe area is where the rod feels like its working and is comfortable. High sticking you loose feel and the not only does it get point end loaded but the mid section starts to wonder around. It shouldn't take even a novice long to feel the difference especially when show by someone with more experience. The main danger is when the angler gets the fish close and feels the need to put the tip skywards, bad mistake.]]> Fri, 17 Dec 2010 14:40:48 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=60698&PID=866728&title=rod-load-angles#866728 <![CDATA[Rod load angles : If it&#039;s based around a fish...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=60698&PID=866725&title=rod-load-angles#866725 Author: hookerpuka
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Posted: 17 Dec 2010 at 2:35pm

If it's based around a fish being vertically below the boat like it would appear to be in the 0 degree scenario that would be the 45 degree angle.]]> Fri, 17 Dec 2010 14:35:10 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=60698&PID=866725&title=rod-load-angles#866725