Edit: sorry meant 3 OUNCE lead obviously. 
Is a 3lb TC Rod, 3 ounce lead and 12lb line straight through, a safe \ ideal setup for up to 80-90 yards?
Or what would you change to make things easier \ safer?
Thinking about adding another rod, and just after the best balance.
Thanks.
Is a 3lb TC Rod, 3 ounce lead and 12lb line straight through, a safe \ ideal setup for up to 80-90 yards?
Or what would you change to make things easier \ safer?
Thinking about adding another rod, and just after the best balance.
Thanks.
In reply to Post #1
I dont see why you wouldn't up the mainline to 15lb and be more secure.
I dont see why you wouldn't up the mainline to 15lb and be more secure.
In reply to Post #1
It's fine
It's fine
In reply to Post #1
Certainly no reason not to up to 15lb line, why take a chance.
Certainly no reason not to up to 15lb line, why take a chance.
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Yeah, there's no problem with that.
A lot of these long range casters that give tuition recommend 0.35mm straight through for ranges up to 120 yards. Anything beyond that distance, you may need to up your mainline to 0.38mm.
I deliberately mentioning diameter rather than lbs, because a lot of monofilament lines that were 0.35mm were rated at 15lb, but now they're 12lb. Ironically, the real b/s of 12lb/0.35mm line is around 15-16lb.
Your 12lb line will cope with a 90yd chuck no problem at all
Yeah, there's no problem with that.
A lot of these long range casters that give tuition recommend 0.35mm straight through for ranges up to 120 yards. Anything beyond that distance, you may need to up your mainline to 0.38mm.
I deliberately mentioning diameter rather than lbs, because a lot of monofilament lines that were 0.35mm were rated at 15lb, but now they're 12lb. Ironically, the real b/s of 12lb/0.35mm line is around 15-16lb.
Your 12lb line will cope with a 90yd chuck no problem at all
In reply to Post #1
Thanks for the feedback.
I thought about upping the mainline but was concerned it might reduce my range with a smaller lead. (twist \ fraps using 40 mm ring )
I'd rather use a lighter lead I can get away with to keep the spook factor down, and the lake has a choddy \weedy bottom.
No doubt heavier lead has it's advantages, also.
Probably overthinking!
Thanks for the feedback.
I thought about upping the mainline but was concerned it might reduce my range with a smaller lead. (twist \ fraps using 40 mm ring )
I'd rather use a lighter lead I can get away with to keep the spook factor down, and the lake has a choddy \weedy bottom.
No doubt heavier lead has it's advantages, also.
Probably overthinking!
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Overthinking? Yeah, a bit. 😂
I wouldn't advise you to use a 4oz lead on a 3lb tc rod anyway. 3oz is ideal for 90yds and the maximum weight for that rod would be 3.5oz.
As for line twist, you'll get that if you've loaded your reels incorrectly. Also, using lead clips will cause twist and it's made even worse if used with leaders.
The Gardner spin doctor lead is a waste of time; they don't work. To solve line twist cut off your leader, then walk out your line about 100 yards, or further than you're casting, and then, wind back in. You'll notice your line untwisting as you're doing so.
Before you recast, give your line a good splosh of lake water
Overthinking? Yeah, a bit. 😂
I wouldn't advise you to use a 4oz lead on a 3lb tc rod anyway. 3oz is ideal for 90yds and the maximum weight for that rod would be 3.5oz.
As for line twist, you'll get that if you've loaded your reels incorrectly. Also, using lead clips will cause twist and it's made even worse if used with leaders.
The Gardner spin doctor lead is a waste of time; they don't work. To solve line twist cut off your leader, then walk out your line about 100 yards, or further than you're casting, and then, wind back in. You'll notice your line untwisting as you're doing so.
Before you recast, give your line a good splosh of lake water