Quote Originally Posted by StantheMan2567 View Post
Congratulations on the trip and the new rod. Those trout will not stand a chance if you guys take the JDM rods out there. The “Sore lip them all” mantra may lead to another shoulder and elbow surgery!! One quick question and I am not meaning to highjack your thread but how does the test pound line ratings compare when using American Braided line? Berkeley Nanofil 4lb is what I mainly use, and if a JDM rod calls for say 2-5lb line, is that compatible for this braid. I also see MAX .06 and PE numbers listed as line ratings. I figure the PE numbers are for the polyester line you reviewed earlier. Thanks for all the information you put out there, the UL bug is catchy.


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PE in Japan is what we know as braid. I’ve used a lot of NanoFil and while I have never tested it I’m sure it breaks stronger than its rating. I use a lot of Trout Magnet SOS 2# test line.....it is a great line.....but it breaks at a much higher rating than 2 pounds. I now only use it on my rods that have a rating higher than 3# test. I just don’t want to break a rod because I exceeded the line rating. The new rod I have ordered has a max rating of 2.5# test line. I will only be using IGFA rated line out of Japan for it....their line is not that expensive....plus they make some great lines. Here is a good read about how line ratings are in Japan. I also have a chart about the PE line but can’t locate it right now. Thanks for the comment and I don’t look at as hi jacking a thread at all. It is all about information.....which is what forums are about. I plan on buying a lot more line...reels.....rods....out of Japan and will give reviews on all of it.....hoping I can help just one person out who wants to go down that road. Japanese Silk

Regards


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