In reply to Post #46
There is a very big assumption in that, and that is the lower TC rod has a softer action which inturn shortens the lever effect. But this isn't always the case. You can get faster actioned lower TC rods , you can also get softer actioned higher TC rods. As an example a 3.5lb aviator compared to a 4lb ballista. The ballista is the smoother through actioned rod whereas the aviator is a much faster tippier rod. There's only 0.5lb difference in TC, but a much more noticeable difference in action. Also how a blank is rung makes a difference too, an identical blank can act pretty differently depending on the ringing pattern
There is a very big assumption in that, and that is the lower TC rod has a softer action which inturn shortens the lever effect. But this isn't always the case. You can get faster actioned lower TC rods , you can also get softer actioned higher TC rods. As an example a 3.5lb aviator compared to a 4lb ballista. The ballista is the smoother through actioned rod whereas the aviator is a much faster tippier rod. There's only 0.5lb difference in TC, but a much more noticeable difference in action. Also how a blank is rung makes a difference too, an identical blank can act pretty differently depending on the ringing pattern
In reply to Post #47
Agree.
That’s why I posted it because there’s a lot of factors that have to be considered. This example obviously just gives two examples of available rods to demonstrate the calculations.
Agree.
That’s why I posted it because there’s a lot of factors that have to be considered. This example obviously just gives two examples of available rods to demonstrate the calculations.
In reply to Post #46
So basically the science backs up what most experienced anglers already though, that lower TC, through action rods absorb the lunges from the carp which will undoubtedly result in fewer hookpulls.
So basically the science backs up what most experienced anglers already though, that lower TC, through action rods absorb the lunges from the carp which will undoubtedly result in fewer hookpulls.