RJT74 Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 Hi, i have been using some 2.75lb 10ft rods for fishing a local lake. They get a bit bendy when trying to cast with a bag or anything more than a 2.5 oz lead. i decided to buy some higher TC rods to help with this problem. i bought some Shimano TX4 10FT 3.25LB. ive been down the local lake and have been casting with a 3oz lead. 12LB ESP Syncro line and had 2 crack offs? I bet i don't get 2 a year normally? To be fair i was trying to give the cast full 'beans' to see how far i can go to with them. is it a simple case of going up to 15lb line or as the rod is only 10ft is it acting stiffer than a 12ft 3,.25? any help appreciated. Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dayvid Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 Your line is to light RJT74 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yonny Posted July 19, 2021 Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 21 hours ago, RJT74 said: full 'beans' You'll need a shock leader to give it the beans with a 3.25 and 12 lb line imo buddy. RJT74 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJT74 Posted July 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 Hi, i went to the field and tried it with 15lb straight through and a heavier lead. No crack offs and felt easier to compress the rod with a 3.5oz lead..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welder Posted July 20, 2021 Report Share Posted July 20, 2021 12 hours ago, RJT74 said: Hi, i went to the field and tried it with 15lb straight through and a heavier lead. No crack offs and felt easier to compress the rod with a 3.5oz lead..? Sounds about right. Ian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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