Rods & Lines

[Dervaig]

I've assumed that the stated line guides on rods i.e. 1.5lb to 6lb is the hooklength and not the main line. Is this correct?[?]
Just want to check before a purchase.

Dervaig

 

[fishmaniac]

no dont think it is right(but i could be wrong).i've always thought it is the mainline raiting, cause of the diameters of the line to diameters of the rings.thats why carp rods have larger ring to say a float rod.the carp rod uses a larger diameter line so it needs bigger rings to stop friction enabling you to cast further than than if u had smaller rings

hope this helps.

 

[Moster]

It is the mainline rating that is stated on your rod not your hooklength look on the manufactures website it may have information on suitable hooklengths as well as main lines, I know http://bobcotackle.co.uk/ has the info from Shimano brochures with there rods

 

[Dervaig]

Cheers guys []

Dervaig

 

[TINY]

Definately main line,my good man!

Andy.