Bucketmouth King Posted January 8, 2015 Posted January 8, 2015 My med action rod is rated for lures up to 5/8 oz. I have some 3/4 oz traps I would like to use. Could I damage my rod ? Quote
Super User Catch and Grease Posted January 8, 2015 Super User Posted January 8, 2015 You will be fine, 1/8oz over shouldn't hurt it... Just don't go try to throw 3oz hudds lol Quote
Bucketmouth King Posted January 8, 2015 Author Posted January 8, 2015 Well I have a med heavy rod as well. But it doesnt have the give in it I like for a crankbait rod, but the med rod is under rated weight wise. So thought I would ask those in the know. Quote
cyclops2 Posted January 8, 2015 Posted January 8, 2015 At 77 I have tried to BREAK a rod casting as hard as possible. Never happened ............No ultralights used. If you can toss the lure far enough & accurately enough ? Perfect rod. Quote
Super User WIGuide Posted January 8, 2015 Super User Posted January 8, 2015 It should be ok to use it for that. Quote
Global Moderator Mike L Posted January 8, 2015 Global Moderator Posted January 8, 2015 I do it also and haven't had a problem. As was said 1/8 more will be ok. BUT, I don't know where the limit would be, I assume there would be one. Someone a lot smarter than me will be along shortly. Mike Quote
Delaware Valley Tackle Posted January 8, 2015 Posted January 8, 2015 Lure weight ratings are as subjective as the other "Specs" put on rods. Pay attention to how the rod feels and handles the weight and let common sense prevail. Unless you do a snap cast with a grossly over loaded rod you are not likely to experience a failure. 2 Quote
Super User K_Mac Posted January 8, 2015 Super User Posted January 8, 2015 DVT's above response is as good an answer as you'll get on this IMO. I would not worry much about an eighth of an ounce. Quote
Global Moderator Mike L Posted January 8, 2015 Global Moderator Posted January 8, 2015 Someone a lot smarter than me will be along shortly. Mike Quote
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