bub81
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I am looking at buying my first cane rod...
To those who own or have used split cane rods, do you find that in terms of application, the test curve can be interpretted in a similar way to carbon rods? Is an 11ft split cane rod with a test-curve of say 2lb, of similar overall strength and use to a through action 11ft carbon rod with a 2lb test curve?
i.e. Would both be at home fishing for moderate to large sized carp or does a cane rod differ in terms of reserve strength, butt-section strength, shock absorbtion/softness etc?
I realise test curves can be the same on two very different, carbon rods let alone carbon vs cane, but I am just interested to know if there is anything else worth considering when interpretting a cane rod's test curve.
Any input appreciated, thanks!...
To those who own or have used split cane rods, do you find that in terms of application, the test curve can be interpretted in a similar way to carbon rods? Is an 11ft split cane rod with a test-curve of say 2lb, of similar overall strength and use to a through action 11ft carbon rod with a 2lb test curve?
i.e. Would both be at home fishing for moderate to large sized carp or does a cane rod differ in terms of reserve strength, butt-section strength, shock absorbtion/softness etc?
I realise test curves can be the same on two very different, carbon rods let alone carbon vs cane, but I am just interested to know if there is anything else worth considering when interpretting a cane rod's test curve.
Any input appreciated, thanks!...