Thread: Spincast

Originally Posted by Crazy Carl

How is a L rod a potential problem, running 4 or 6lb mono? On the off chance we hooked a lunker (or a log), shouldn't the line break before the rod could be damaged? Not being argumentative or assuming anything- I'm just new to all this & trying to understand.

We're just out having fun & chasing groceries, so the odds of us bumbling into a monster fish are pretty slim. I don't target big cats, I care not a whit about trophy LM bass & in my little 15' boat, I'm not gonna be out on the main lake to hook into a big ol' wiper on the topwater bite. If we ever get set up for trolling, or find ourselves chasing walleye regularly, I'd obviously set us up with the appropriate gear for the task.

It ain’t a problem. I’ve lost count of the number of 20-25 pound drum I’ve caught on UL and L rated rods. Not to mention probably a couple of thousand 4-6 pound Smallies on UL rods. Stay within the line rating on the rod and I’m sure you’ll be fine. Not sure as has been said you will find pistol grip casting rods in an L rating in the US market. And has also been said if you want to spend the money Japan has plenty of them….even in UL if you so desire.

Regards


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