Bar-Bar rods?

Discussion in 'Tackle and Rigging' started by SkeeterRonnie, Feb 16, 2007.

  1. Feb 16, 2007 #1
    SkeeterRonnie

    SkeeterRonnie Senior Member

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    I bought one of the 30-50 rods for my Tiagra 16 to fish 22-25lbs of drag (at strike)with.... (60#flouro).

    My question is: do these rods run on the light or heavy side of thier rating? I
     
    SkeeterRonnie, Feb 16, 2007
    SkeeterRonnie, Feb 16, 2007
  3. Feb 16, 2007 #2
    txseadog

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    With those drag expectations you're closer to a 80# stick than a 50#.
     
    txseadog, Feb 16, 2007
    txseadog, Feb 16, 2007

  5. Feb 16, 2007 #3
    SkeeterRonnie

    SkeeterRonnie Senior Member

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    uh-- I think I hear a POP in my future!! Dangit! Thank goodness it was pretty cheap!

    Will get those pics of the jiggin rod loaded next week when I have someone here to take them... will get some of this rod with the same weight on it.
     
    SkeeterRonnie, Feb 16, 2007
    SkeeterRonnie, Feb 16, 2007