St. Croix LTB 7.3 Carolina Rig?

[VistaWorm]

Hi guys,

 

This is my first post here. Im interested to hear all your opinions on the TBC73MHF rod. 
 

it says ”lure weight 5/8-1 1/4 oz” can it cast lighter as well? Is it suitable for more techniques other than Texas & Carolina?

 

My english is a bit rusty!

 

Thanks in advance!

[FishTank]

I have only held this rod in hand but I would say it's a broom stick.  5/8 Oz lures would be the lowest I would go.  I think you could use it for top water, frogs, medium sized swimbaits, jigs and heavy texas rigged soft plastic. 

[J Francho]

1 hour ago, VistaWorm said:

can it cast lighter as well?

Well? Not really.  The LTB medium/fast tapers are much better at this.

1 hour ago, VistaWorm said:

Is it suitable for more techniques other than Texas & Carolina?

Yes, pretty much anything in the listed weight range will work.  It's a good middle of the road fast taper, with a stronger than usual medium-heavy backbone.

[VistaWorm]

Cool, thanks guys. I find it a bit weird that they call the rod Carolina Rig when 5/8 Oz is the lightest you can throw. Usually when I tie a Carolina its way lighter. Maybe its just me.

 

I like the fact that I dont have to limit myself to T&C. As I love to throw a jig, blades and topwater as well.

[J Francho]

Carolina Rigs have traditionally been 1/2 to 1 oz. weights, plus all the beads, swivels, brass washers, and other trinkets associated. Add in a hook and plastic and the weight is usually over an ounce. 

[VistaWorm]

19 hours ago, J Francho said:

Carolina Rigs have traditionally been 1/2 to 1 oz. weights, plus all the beads, swivels, brass washers, and other trinkets associated. Add in a hook and plastic and the weight is usually over an ounce. 

You are probably right!