Question about the line rating on a rod

[Fishydishy]

I have the Tatula elite 7”1 HF that I got for frogging and jigs. The line rating is 16-30lb. I didn’t pay attention to line ratings before, now that I wanted to put 50lb braid on it, I would like to understand a bit more about what the line rating really means. Is it the diameter of the line or breaking point of the rod? What confused me more is all their spinning rods have both mono and braid ratings ? how can there be two breaking points? 14lb mono? 30lb braid?

 

Thank you for your inputs!

[LCG]

Not breaking strength of the rod. If you deadlift a 10lb weight with a rod, it's probably going to snap. It's just a suggestion based on the rods designated technique generally speaking. Ie your frog rod is designed for up to 30lb normal line, 50 lb braid will be no issue at all. 

 

I have 30lb in a rod rated for 20lb line. The rod, reel, and line all work together as part of a system to help fight the fish and varies depending on types of cover. Your rod and line are designed for jacking fish out of cover, lock down the drag on your reel and enjoy. 

[dodgeguy]

Its the diameter. Any braid 30 lbs or over will break most bass rods. Common. Sense dictates not to stress your rod to that point.

[MidwestBassAttack]

3 hours ago, Fishydishy said:

I have the Tatula elite 7”1 HF that I got for frogging and jigs. The line rating is 16-30lb. I didn’t pay attention to line ratings before, now that I wanted to put 50lb braid on it, I would like to understand a bit more about what the line rating really means. Is it the diameter of the line or breaking point of the rod? What confused me more is all their spinning rods have both mono and braid ratings ? how can there be two breaking points? 14lb mono? 30lb braid?

 

Thank you for your inputs!

I believe (and may be wrong) but line ratings on rods are considering monofilament lines.  50lb braid is roughly same line diameter as some 12lb monos so you should be perfectly fine with 50lb braid without fear of over stressing the rod to failure.

[roadwarrior]

43 minutes ago, dodgeguy said:

Its the diameter. Any braid 30 lbs or over will break most bass rods. Common. Sense dictates not to stress your rod to that point.

Having your drag set properly will eliminate most issues except high sticking. For me, maximum drag

setting is 3-4 lbs.

[Teal]

I have the same rod with 50 lb daiwa j braid x8.   You will be fine.  Right now I have a 15lb assassin fc leader on it 

[.ghoti.]

13 hours ago, Fishydishy said:

I have the Tatula elite 7”1 HF that I got for frogging and jigs. The line rating is 16-30lb. I didn’t pay attention to line ratings before, now that I wanted to put 50lb braid on it, I would like to understand a bit more about what the line rating really means. Is it the diameter of the line or breaking point of the rod? What confused me more is all their spinning rods have both mono and braid ratings ? how can there be two breaking points? 14lb mono? 30lb braid?

 

Thank you for your inputs!

The line size ratings are not about strength or lifting power. They based on the guide train. The guides on that rod will function well with mono up 14 and braid up to 30. The rod will not stand up to the force you can put on it with 30lb braid.

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

Line ratings on a freshwater rod are virtually useless. As stated common sense prevails.