Fishing rod weight chart
Q. Is a 7 foot rod too long?
A rod’s length affects casting distance, accuracy, and hook set leverage. Longer rods (over 7 feet) will cast farther than shorter rods of the same power and action, and shorter (7 feet) rods will be more accurate. If you’re looking for more leverage, or distance on the cast, try going to a longer rod.
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Q. How much weight can a medium-heavy fishing rod hold?
Medium-heavy and Heavy rods handle line over 4lb Test and lures between 3/16–1 1/2 ounces.
| Rod weight | Line weight | Lure weight |
|---|---|---|
| Medium | 6 – 12 lb test | 1/8 – 3/8 oz |
| Medium Heavy | 8 – 14 lb test | 3/16 – 1/2 oz |
| Heavy | 15 – 25 lb test | 1/2 – 1 1/2 oz |
| Extra Heavy | 25 lb test and more | 1 1/2 oz and more |
Q. How big of a fish can you catch on 20 lb test?
What Pound Test You Should Use for Common Fish
| Line Test (In lb’s) | Fish Type |
|---|---|
| 6-12 lb | Large Mouth Bass, Catfish, Walleye, Smaller Salmon |
| 14-20 lb | Catfish, Stripers, Pike/Musky, Carp |
| 8-14 lb | Sea Trout, Flounder, Sea Bass |
| 16-25 lb | Redfish, Stripers, Salmon |
Q. What pound test should I use for bass fishing?
For bass fishing, use 8 to 12 pound test monofilament or fluorocarbon line with finesse presentations using spinning gear. Bump it up to 15 or 20 pound test in heavy cover. When casting big swimbaits, crankbaits, jigs and topwater tackle, a braided main line in the 30-50 pound test range is incredibly versatile.
Q. What Colour line is best for fishing?
Overall, green is a good line color choice for many different situations. Clear monofilament: A good choice if you are concerned about fish being able to see your line underwater. While the properties of fluorocarbon may make it less visible underneath the surface, clear monofilament works well in all situations.
Q. Is pink fishing line good?
Pros: Pink monofilament is one of most popular colors especially for fishing in South Florida. Red is the first color to fade out under water so using pink line can improve your chances of getting a strike.
Q. Does fishing line go bad?
High quality, braided fishing line lasts for many years without needing replacement. However, monofilament and fluorocarbon line will eventually go bad after a couple seasons of use in the water. Even unused fishing line will loose peak performance after a few years if stored improperly.
