Discussion about casting specimen rods: Feeder fishing and lead concerns

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Clintie

New member
Hi All,

I get thoroughly confused about all the talk around rods with various "actions" and test curves etc etc.

I am new to specimen angling and after being a conventional angler for many,many years now I have gotten myself some starter gear and my question refers to method feeder fishing and the concerns around casting and balancing the weight of the lead, feeder and bait itself to prevent a breakage.

I have Shimano 12' Alivio's (latest model; 12300) and I dont wanna be the victim of a broken tip while casting because the lead/feeder and bait combo was not within the rod limits. I dont know what these limits are or how to understand the info on them even; any do and donts if you will?

Is it best to assume not to use any lead (sinker) on your mainline when using a method feeder? how does this get you good distance without snapping the rod...^^..

I hope this all makes some sense as I am still a noob and dont understand it much either!

regards
Clintie
 
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Dai Deng

New member
HI Clintie

I would say if you snap an Alivio then you are a very strong man or the rod has a fault.

I have casted a P5 with my Alivios just over 100m and had no issues, I think the leader will break before the rod snaps depending on the pound of leader you are using and how strong you are.

Just remember the more feed you put on the lead the more wind resistance and wind you will have so if you are fishing near then you can load up, but the longer distance has to be more slipstream and lighter,

The best way to get used to your rods are simply go to a Rugby field and start casting get to know your rod, that's the only way.
 
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Clintie

New member
Thanks a million for the response Dai Deng. I actually feel relieved reading that. I am doing a bit of vaal river fishing in march so I would most likely not need to cast very far.

I am investing in a bait boat later on in the year then this wont be an issue but for now I wanted some reassurance that I aint going to snap anything if I whip a 3oz lead and an egg size PVC bag.

thanks again D.

Regards
Clintie
 
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Clintie

New member
Excellent! I was told they are great rods when I bought them and I am very confident they will serve me well.

Thanks a million.
Clintie
 
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HennieB

Sealiner
Alivio models work like this AX, BX, CX and DX. The DX is the latest one to be released. 12300 refers to 12ft 3lb test curve.
 
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Ant86

Sealiner
a quote from Enigma in this thread, a good read http://sealine.co.za/view_topic.php?id=42475&forum_id=80&page=3

Enigma wrote:
Test curve is when a rod is clamped horizontal to the ground and then weight hung on the end till the tip is pointing down to the ground

In the case of a 3lbs rod it should take 3lbs to point the tip to the ground.

If you go do this with the many rods on our market you'll find that this is seldom correct with many of the Mass produced rods and it's more a guestimate of the marketer or manufacturer.

There are some rods that are rated 3.5lbs and I've tested them to over 5lbs and others are 3.5lbs and end up testing at 2.9lbs
 
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