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Rasmus Keis
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Why are so many match/coarse rods marked with a suggested reel line strenght and how is it measured?? Hooklenghts I can understand, because sometimes you want your line to break before your rod (set the reels brake properly - no problem!).
Other rods like spin or fly are rated with an ideal casting weight, but usually says nothing about line strenght - why not? When spinfishing I use a fairly heavy braided line, and if for some reason (has never happened yet) I should be hopelessly snagged, I would have no chance of freeing the lure with the ROD - but I would never use the rod like that.
Choosing the linestrength must be done carefully, according to the fish, fishing method, the type of water and so on. Is it just a favour for the new angler? Would a max suggested linestrenght always break before the rod if put to the test (no - I wouldn't make the test)? Is it an excuse for the companies to not replace any broken rods?
Should I start to follow the stated reel lines, or should I carry on using common sense and adjust my reels brake properly?
Other rods like spin or fly are rated with an ideal casting weight, but usually says nothing about line strenght - why not? When spinfishing I use a fairly heavy braided line, and if for some reason (has never happened yet) I should be hopelessly snagged, I would have no chance of freeing the lure with the ROD - but I would never use the rod like that.
Choosing the linestrength must be done carefully, according to the fish, fishing method, the type of water and so on. Is it just a favour for the new angler? Would a max suggested linestrenght always break before the rod if put to the test (no - I wouldn't make the test)? Is it an excuse for the companies to not replace any broken rods?
Should I start to follow the stated reel lines, or should I carry on using common sense and adjust my reels brake properly?