QUOTE(rorytate @ Feb 7 2007, 09:23 AM)
Bro Tinkerfly, casting light lures have to match with your rod...you need the rod's flick to cast at nominal distance.
What was your rod rating?
yup.. i noticed liao.. that's why i said i need to get a medium fast action rod

current casting rod is a Fenwick HMX 6', 10-25lbs, 1/4 - 1 1/4oz, Medium, 2 pc
i wish i can try the rods before buying.. but i guess choosing the suitable rod comes with the experiences as in "for what target fish", "where to fish" and "what lures/lines to use"
and a wrong perception of mine, always expecting to get a momma fish so that's why i need a rod that can sustain the fight..
QUOTE(rorytate @ Feb 7 2007, 09:23 AM)
Casting 7 grams with mag brake put to max shows that your casting follow-thru is wrong. 7 grams is heavy enough to be casted at nominal brake setting. We'll practise more about this ok?

sure thing sifu...
QUOTE(rorytate @ Feb 7 2007, 09:23 AM)
On the drag, it was way softer earlier stage where the max drag is at 4lb only. After adding the carbon matrix drag, it reaches 6lb max drag which is very good already. To see the max drag, it have to be paired with the suitable rod, where the rod will take the load as well, not just the reel.
Furthurmore, drag and brake got nothing in relation. Drag is on cranking and brake is during casting.

yeah.. this i know.. maybe cos i'm pulling the line harder that i should.. perhaps when i really caught a fish, and set to max drag, i'll know how good it is..

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FY; FY are my initials