Does rod weight matter to you??

[Bankbeater]

I'm more interested in how the rod feels with a reel on it.  I want the rig to feel balanced.  I don't want the rod to feel like all the weight is down in one end or another.

[Backroad Angler]

I just see how the rod balances with my reel, and if it feels good, then I go ahead and rock with it. I do keep in the back of my head though that if a rod is too heavy, It's gonna make me tire out a little quicker.

[Bandersnatch]

It’s a huge factor for me 

[ironbjorn]

Weight of standard 6'6" - 7'3" bass rods from reputable companies have never been a concern of mine. When the weight of feathers start affecting me, it's time to hang up physical activity.

[PaulVE64]

It doesn't matter to me as much as how it feels in my hand. I typically use oversized reels so a heavier rod wouldn't be a problem for me.

[GetFishorDieTryin]

Its great to have a feather weight rod, but as long as the outfit isnt to heavy and is balanced I dont mind to much.  I fish a few places where I have to flip some decent sized fish onto a jetty and some of those really light sensitive rods I have are more prone to breaking vs lower T blanks.

[TLHSS]

As I age, it has become a big factor with me (without sacrificing balance).  It's not only a factor for me for rod and reel, but for all the equipment that I pack in a car, travel with on an airplane, or walk the bank.  Lighter and less is better (for me).  

 

Over the years, I've changed the way I fish and approach fishing based on weight, so I can continue to fish as long as possible.

 

[softwateronly]

I have three combos under 10oz that are loads of fun to fish, but usually balance is most important for me.

 

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[Dan N]

No

[TNBankFishing]

Only if it’s so absurd I wear myself out in a couple hours. Chucking huge swim baits on a poorly balanced rod that weighs a ton just sounds uncomfortable.