FishinFool22 Posted March 18, 2014 Posted March 18, 2014 i have a 8' Extra Heavy bps rod and I was trying to see if this would be a good rod for the a rig? Thanks for any advice Quote
kingkong85 Posted March 18, 2014 Posted March 18, 2014 Sounds like it. What are the lure weight specs on the rod? Quote
FishinFool22 Posted March 18, 2014 Author Posted March 18, 2014 Sounds like it. What are the lure weight specs on the rod? It says 2-8oz lure I was just wondering if this is overkill Quote
Super User WIGuide Posted March 19, 2014 Super User Posted March 19, 2014 It depends on what you consider throwing on it as well as what kind of regulations you have in your state. I really don't think it's overkill though. I think it'd be pretty uncommon to have an A rig go under 2 oz. by the time you add up all the baits jig heads and the rig itself. Quote
kingkong85 Posted March 19, 2014 Posted March 19, 2014 You'll have to weigh or find out the weight of the A Rig you'll be using to see if it's overkill. Another suggestion is you can always tie it on and cast a few times to see how well the rod can cast if it's under 2 oz. Quote
FishinFool22 Posted March 20, 2014 Author Posted March 20, 2014 Well my plan is to put zoom flukes on it so maybe it will work Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted March 20, 2014 Posted March 20, 2014 That rod sounds a little heavier than you need but should work fine. Depending on components, a 5 arm rig with 1/4 oz jig heads and 3-4" plastics will likely come in within the rod specs but toward the lower end. Try it and see if it loads and casts well enough with your specific rig. Quote
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