Understanding Rods

I have a rod that states that it is 12 ft long and 8-10oz


it was given to me as a beach caster

what does the oz rating mean


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OZ = for use in Australia only

"CapStick" wrote in message
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I have a rod that states that it is 12 ft long and 8-10oz


it was given to me as a beach caster

what does the oz rating mean


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Rated casting weight.

"CapStick" wrote in message
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I have a rod that states that it is 12 ft long and 8-10oz


it was given to me as a beach caster

what does the oz rating mean


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28 grammes = 1 oz ( = one ounce = old imperial measurement system = still in
use in the USA !)

:^}

"Brian Runyard" wrote in message
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Rated casting weight.

"CapStick" wrote in message
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I have a rod that states that it is 12 ft long and 8-10oz


it was given to me as a beach caster

what does the oz rating mean


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It means that when new the rod could cast a weight of up to 10oz and was
best in the area of 8-10 ounces

This means it is a still rod with plenty of Umphhhhh when casting though the
tip may look quite soft when you chuck it

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"CapStick" wrote in message
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I have a rod that states that it is 12 ft long and 8-10oz


it was given to me as a beach caster

what does the oz rating mean



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don't know about 8oz to 10 oz, stick with a casting rating of 4oz to 6oz, 8
to 10 seems a little ambitious.


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don't know about 8oz to 10 oz, stick with a casting rating of 4oz to 6oz, 8
to 10 seems a little ambitious.


Quite right, too many rod makers seem to think anglers want to hurl huge leads,
most rods, and anglers are happy to cast 5-6 oz with the occasional 7oz. A lot
of rods would snap with that amount of lead, they might lob 8 oz but few would
actually cast it, cheers, Norman.

"Antony Wills" wrote in message
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don't know about 8oz to 10 oz, stick with a casting rating of 4oz to 6oz,
8
to 10 seems a little ambitious.
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Make good boat rod, would double up as a spare mast.

Hi Guys
You will note I said "When New"
I have a 5 metre Surfcaster that Says 750gm works beautifully with 100gm
and Yes it is almost 17 feet long (and white)

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Gray
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"Antony Wills" wrote in message
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don't know about 8oz to 10 oz, stick with a casting rating of 4oz to 6oz,
8
to 10 seems a little ambitious.




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"Gray" wrote in message
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Hi Guys
You will note I said "When New"
I have a 5 metre Surfcaster that Says 750gm works beautifully with 100gm
and Yes it is almost 17 feet long (and white)

for eels maybe


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