FushLups 0 Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 I've got a few t-curves. 1 rated 2-4kg and the other 3-6kg, the casting weights recommended range from 1-9g to 10-21g. Stupid question and yes I know this is a guide for flicking lures about etc, but would it be OK to use a heavier sinker on one of these rods when fishing from a boat? :dry: Seems like a stupid question, no doubt a straight forward answer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lewer 0 Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 i've got a raider one piece thats rated 3-15 grams and have used up to 25gram salmon lures and one ounce sinkers when bait fishing. Just got to be careful not to really load it up when you cast. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lewer 0 Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 i've got a raider one piece thats rated 3-15 grams and have used up to 25gram salmon lures and one ounce sinkers when bait fishing. Just got to be careful not to really load it up when you cast. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FushLups 0 Posted October 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 Just dropping a sinker over the side of a boat should be fine though yeah? I would be talking 50g max on the snapper t-curve, and maybe 30g on the 1-3 kg t-curve spin xl Quote Link to post Share on other sites
projoe 261 Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 working in the fishing retail sector i see broken rods from time to time under most circumstances warrantys are usually adhered to by the manufacturers, but if they go to the trouble of putting recomemmended casting weights on the rods this is usaully for good reason, going over these recommendations is just inviting a devistating breakage in your pride & joy probabaly in the middle of a hot bite session. Motto use the right tool for the job!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
__matt__ 0 Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 if your casting, then yes, as a rule of thumb its good to stay within or near the guidelines. but if your just lobbing baits off a boat, youre not going to bust a rod. the extra weight will just mean your rod will need less weight to load up when fighting fish. if you end up fishing heavier weights and/or deeper water then setting hooks can be a pain in the ass, otherwise you should be fine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
statesquider 0 Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 I've never paid attention to whats on the rod I just put on whatever I need, I just make sure the rods not bent in half.I've jigged a 100gm lucanus off a boat with my 3-6kg rod rated at 4-15gms, I've also casted 45gm pillies off the beach with it too... Never broken a rod but you just be careful not to overload it when casting Quote Link to post Share on other sites
statesquider 0 Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 I don't recommend it at all though Its not smart fishing exceeding the rod's capabilities as far as I do Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Highfly 0 Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 Mate !If the currents too strong, and your bait is not staying down add extra weight. If a rod breaks because you exceeded the recomendation by a few grams buy a different brand of rod Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FushLups 0 Posted October 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 Thanks guys, some good responses. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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