Scienceman Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 I have an Ecoda Hornet HS10000 loaded with 50lb braid. I am looking for a versatile rod ~6'6" long for large SP work, jigging, live baiting, bottom bashing, trolling etc. I was recommended the Demon Blood 64, however it is only rated PE 2 - 4. I was under the impression that 50lb is >PE4 and so was wondering if I am exceeding the specs for the rod? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt84 Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 I run 50lb over my pe2-4 rod... Go more on the drag rating then line weight. If ur fishing locked drag maybe a heavier rod if ur only gonna fish 8-9kg of drag u'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scienceman Posted June 13, 2013 Author Share Posted June 13, 2013 Yeah Matt, thats what I am now thinking. The max drag for the reel is 25kg but that is ridiculous, 10 - 15kg is the maxumum anybody can reasonably apply and not get pulled overboard. I tend to fish my gear well within its operating limits so prefer lighter rather than heavier drags. Might still be at the maxiumum for this rod but will probably be OK. Have just looked at a Fin-Nor Offshore 80 and this is pretty similar (but only 5'6" lenght) Out of curiosity, what rod do you use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt84 Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 (edited) It's an older 6'6" I think monster mesh, rated 9kg drag but I have run more then 10kg over it more then a few times, hasn't exploded yet. Like the softer rods Edited June 13, 2013 by matt84 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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