Quote Originally Posted by s_v View Post
I have experimented with lines on my Soare ajing rod and now suspect that the line test may reflect how the rod (or perhaps, guides) works with certain diameters, rather than breaking strengths. Case in point: when trying to use a long 4 lbs FC leader on my rod rated 1-3 lbs for nylon and FC, I experience difficulties with casting no matter how small the line-to-leader knot is (main line is 1.5 or 1.75 lbs ester). Drop it down to 2 lbs FC leader and there are no issues whatsoever. Interestingly, the rod is also rated for 0.1-0.4 PE, and a JDM 0.4 PE can have a breaking strength as high as 8-10 lbs. At the same time 0.4 PE has a diameter of 3 lbs FC... It also seems reasonable to assume that nobody would set their drag anywhere near the breaking strength of the line. I would welcome your opinions on this matter.
All you say is correct. This has been discussed before. I don’t have a clear answer. Now most of us will set a drag appropriately. I watch one Japanese angler who uses a Duel .2 PE that is rated at 5# test...but you can tell his drag is not set at even half of that.

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