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I've found with me it takes alot of trial and error to find what line
weight works for me. It ocasionally is right on what the rod suggests
but more often is one up or down. I guess you have to take into
consideration casting style, proficiency and just what feels most
comfortable. But here is a test that has worked for me from the
rodbuilding forum:
http://www.rodbuildingforum.com/inde...howtopic=15133
I lost my gram scale to the police(just kidding) and can't try it on
this rod.

Fortunately, you don't really need a scale calibrated in grams. Scorched
chicken bones, a brick, a pony cart, or a small mountain ash tree will do
just as well. See your first sentence above for the proper method of
determining the right line for your rod.* With a bit of practice you'll
find that the required amount of trial and error drops off quickly and
dramatically.

Thanks,
Brian

You're welcome.

Wolfgang
*for commercially produced rods, the manufacturer's recommendation is
probably about as good a place to start as any. and, yeah, i guess somebody
should have thought of that a long time ago.