As far as I know there is also no standard for clamping the rod when measuring test curve..some are clamped at the reel..some are sat in a butt cap, so 1 3.5lb rod could be completely different to another..
The test curve of a rod is nothing more than the minimum load required to bend it through 90 degrees, with the Rod positioned horizontally.
That's taken from a well known Blank manufacturing company.
It really is that simple.
That's taken from a well known Blank manufacturing company.
It really is that simple.
"Another problem is that there is no standard way of clamping the handle during measurement, and small position changes at the handle can make big differences at the tip. Put simply, the whole concept of measuring test curve is flawed"...that's from Harrisons website!
In reply to Post #215
Just goes to show its a useless number. You could put a quivertip on the end of a broom stick and call it a 0.25lb test curve.
Just goes to show its a useless number. You could put a quivertip on the end of a broom stick and call it a 0.25lb test curve.
In reply to Post #211
Keith,
2 rods, both 12ft 3.25 TC.
Rod A - through action = this rod is roughly 8ft long when the tip is 90 degrees to the butt
Rod B - fast action = this rod is 10ft long when the tip is at 90 degrees to the butt
this means that with Rod A, you can exert a LOT more force on the line than Rod B. Ttry it.
Fast action rods cast a relatively small weight (compared to a fish) longer because the arc of the lead is bigger because the rod is 'longer' in the cast.
random pic to show what I mean by the length of the rod.
Keith,
2 rods, both 12ft 3.25 TC.
Rod A - through action = this rod is roughly 8ft long when the tip is 90 degrees to the butt
Rod B - fast action = this rod is 10ft long when the tip is at 90 degrees to the butt
this means that with Rod A, you can exert a LOT more force on the line than Rod B. Ttry it.
Fast action rods cast a relatively small weight (compared to a fish) longer because the arc of the lead is bigger because the rod is 'longer' in the cast.
random pic to show what I mean by the length of the rod.
In reply to Post #218
This isnt exactly true...
If the angler only pulls with a force of 3.25lb then both rods will exert the same force!!!
If the angler contines to pull harder and pulls the equivalent of 5lbs of pull then both rods will be exerting a pull of 5lbs...
The difference is that the angler will have to pull harder on the longer rod (lever) to make a pull equivalent to 5lbs due to the lever being longer and the pivot point being further from the angler.
The shorter rod (lever) will still be pulling 5lb but it will be easier for the angler to exert that amount of pull.
At the other end, it really doesn't matter how long or short the rod is, as 3.25lb of pull is the same on both rods.
If the pressure is increased then it is the same at the other end. The only difference is how hard the angler is having to work to exert that pull.
This isnt exactly true...
If the angler only pulls with a force of 3.25lb then both rods will exert the same force!!!
If the angler contines to pull harder and pulls the equivalent of 5lbs of pull then both rods will be exerting a pull of 5lbs...
The difference is that the angler will have to pull harder on the longer rod (lever) to make a pull equivalent to 5lbs due to the lever being longer and the pivot point being further from the angler.
The shorter rod (lever) will still be pulling 5lb but it will be easier for the angler to exert that amount of pull.
At the other end, it really doesn't matter how long or short the rod is, as 3.25lb of pull is the same on both rods.
If the pressure is increased then it is the same at the other end. The only difference is how hard the angler is having to work to exert that pull.
Wow,this thread gas gone off in a totally new direction.There was a guy who used to fish Winterley and he used Freespirit spod rods as his main rods,he caught more than most and never suffered any hookpulls whilst I was fishing there
In reply to Post #220
All down to the angler and how they choose to play the fish.
All down to the angler and how they choose to play the fish.
In reply to Post #221
He was one hell of an angler to be fair,his casting was unbelievable.He could put a lead a fair distance but his accuracy was the most impressive part
He was one hell of an angler to be fair,his casting was unbelievable.He could put a lead a fair distance but his accuracy was the most impressive part
In reply to Post #219
Yeah, but when you're landing a fish you don't pull at exactly 3.25lb, you yank as hard as you dare!
Yeah, but when you're landing a fish you don't pull at exactly 3.25lb, you yank as hard as you dare!
In reply to Post #219
I'm afraid you're completely wrong here.
I'm afraid you're completely wrong here.
In reply to Post #218
That's it in a nutshell .
That's it in a nutshell .
I wonder how the Korda Kaizen rods will compete against Dave Lane's Cadence rods which are £266 per rod when you buy 3 or £299 each
In reply to Post #226
One thing you can guarantee is that the Korda advertising machine will overwhelm the market. It would be Interesting to see a neutral review side by side. However the Korda rods are a heavier test curve so direct comparison not really applicable .
Anyone got a review of actual use of the Dave Lane rods?
One thing you can guarantee is that the Korda advertising machine will overwhelm the market. It would be Interesting to see a neutral review side by side. However the Korda rods are a heavier test curve so direct comparison not really applicable .
Anyone got a review of actual use of the Dave Lane rods?
In reply to Post #142
What a great idea. One of the most sensible things I've heard.
What a great idea. One of the most sensible things I've heard.