line test considerations

[MuskieBait]

(06-10-2013 03:22 PM)OldTimer Wrote:  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

Glass blanks are so very forgiving...you can almost run a car over it and it can survive...almost indestructible...almost...

The reason UglyStiks last so long is the fiberglass and graphite composite design, making one very tough rod yet a bit lighter.

Only thing with glass blank is the weight...better eat some spinach.