07-31-2012, 04:15 AM
It was a reply to Kent's question above on line rating on the side of the rod, so I'm guessing the rod is plenty strong enough to handle 50 pound test.
Just back from test casting. I need to learn how to cast this monster. It's sure different. I can cast further with my little ten foot rod. But, I'll learn. One setback is I didn't pick up my large swim bait at Cabela's yet. I tried a too heavy chunk of plastic which would have been good, if it were five ounces. Then I tried a bolt that seemed the right weight, but it was tough pulling it in through seaweed. The plastic floated, so that better replicates the swim bait I want to learn how to cast far.
The rod is quite hefty and can take considerable force. Quality and materials are excellent. But, leverage is against you, so it might would be harder to fight a big fish than using a shorter rod. I say this because even wind load on the rod was noticeable. I didn't spend much time with it and I'm sure I have a lot to learn about surf casting. I'm ready to try again and I'll cut down some plastic to weigh 5 ounces and it won't sink or snag seaweed. I won't be using hooks while practice casting because there's too much seaweed in the pond.
Ronald
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Just back from test casting. I need to learn how to cast this monster. It's sure different. I can cast further with my little ten foot rod. But, I'll learn. One setback is I didn't pick up my large swim bait at Cabela's yet. I tried a too heavy chunk of plastic which would have been good, if it were five ounces. Then I tried a bolt that seemed the right weight, but it was tough pulling it in through seaweed. The plastic floated, so that better replicates the swim bait I want to learn how to cast far.
The rod is quite hefty and can take considerable force. Quality and materials are excellent. But, leverage is against you, so it might would be harder to fight a big fish than using a shorter rod. I say this because even wind load on the rod was noticeable. I didn't spend much time with it and I'm sure I have a lot to learn about surf casting. I'm ready to try again and I'll cut down some plastic to weigh 5 ounces and it won't sink or snag seaweed. I won't be using hooks while practice casting because there's too much seaweed in the pond.
Ronald
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