line test considerations

[OldTimer]

(06-10-2013 01:39 PM)zippyFX Wrote:  This weekend when I was reeling in a largish channels cat (my guess is 6-8 lbs) from a high ledge (6ft) as I got this fish to the shore I let down my guard, the line held, the leader held, I had not loosened drag and before I new it I unconsciously raised the rod tip, the fish trashed and the rod snapped... Shame I was beginning to like that rod. I needed to keep the rod tip down.

That's too bad.

I bought a cheap heavy Shimano FX S-90MHB2 - in the 9' size for heavy cat fishing. happy so far - it wup'd a 12 pounder no problem........ and if it breaks - so what at $19.99. Comes in 8' as well if 9' is too much rod for you.

http://www.basspro.com/Shimano-FX-Spinni.../#desc-tab

I figure it'll be good in the surf too. I rig 12 pound or 17 pound on it.

Cheers,

OldTimer