RE: Uniformity in ratings?,
SLM,
Dec 04th 2004, #1
RE: Uniformity in ratings?,
rockstar,
Dec 04th 2004, #2
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bassnet,
Dec 04th 2004, #3
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SLM,
Dec 05th 2004, #5
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Fishslayer,
Dec 05th 2004, #4
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Striper,
Dec 06th 2004, #6
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rockstar,
Dec 06th 2004, #7
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Lightninrod,
Dec 07th 2004, #8
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rockstar,
Dec 07th 2004, #9
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bassnet | Sat Dec-04-04 10:13 PM |
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#2464, "RE: Uniformity in ratings?"
In response to Reply # 2
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Rock Star, for only fishing for a few months, you are on a pretty steep learning curve, right on! Basically you have to hold a rod in your hand to get the real picture. Even then, everyone has their own style and some guys prefer one style of rod for a certain application over another. One thing that seems kind of consistent is the modulus rating for graphite rods, lots of times you'll see a rod rated as an IM-6 or an IM-7, the higher the modulus rating the better quality graphite (the way I understand it is the more actual graphite actually used in rolling the blank?) resulting in a more sensitive rod. And that's only one variable in selecting a rod! But I'm pretty sure there isn't anybody regulating manufacturers' claims, so go figure- go to a shop, talk to lots of people, pick up lots of rods, you'll find what you like for your favorite way to fish soon enough. Rod ratings are definetly NOT uniform from company to company, even one company that offers different blanks will vary from one line of rods to the other because of different materials. Soon enough you will have a house full of rods, your chick will be pissed, and you will still be chasing the dragon- welcome to the club! }(
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Striper | Mon Dec-06-04 10:16 AM |
Member since Nov 27th 2004
53 posts
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#2467, "RE: Uniformity in ratings?"
In response to Reply # 0
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Rod manufactures have almost infinite possibilities in rod design, based on cominations of blank materials, grade of materials, combinations of materials, design, ect. Therefore you will get many different types of rods, even from the same manufacturer. Some manufactures even have species specific numbered ratings that are the same for bass and salmon, but there are some general guidelines you can go by. Rod action is simply were the blank bends. A fast action will bend in the upper 1/3 of the blank, a moderate or medium the upper 1/2 and slow action bends all the way to the butt section. Power ratings, which are the most manipulated, are based on casting a certain weight without stressing the blank. The bottom line, buy from a top brand manufacturer, especially from those manufactures who make their own blanks. They have the most consistent rated rods. And always ask questions, knowledge is everything!
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Lightninrod | Tue Dec-07-04 09:47 AM |
Member since Oct 31st 2003
533 posts
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#2469, "RE: Uniformity in ratings?"
In response to Reply # 7
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rs: You can buy a KCBS7 here: http://www.kistlerrods.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=KCBS7&Category_Code=fresh-graphite-crank
Dan "Drill Here, Drill Now, Pay Less"
Deo Vindice
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