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MuskieFever

Posted 6/30/2012 6:43 PM (#568471)
Subject: Heavy Baits

Posts: 572

Location: Maplewood, MN

I know that it is possible, but how many of you throw pounders on rods that are rated for say only 6oz? My rod handles 2-6oz and I can throw mags just fine, but would a pounder just be too stressful on the rod?

Fiedler

Posted 6/30/2012 7:03 PM (#568475 - in reply to #568471)
Subject: Re: Heavy Baits

Posts: 283

Location: beloit

You could probably get away with it for a little bit but I would get a different rod.

MONSTERMAG

Posted 6/30/2012 7:12 PM (#568476 - in reply to #568471)
Subject: RE: Heavy Baits

Posts: 17

Location: Suspended

I have a 3-8 and pounders are too much for it. Personally I like very little rod bend when trying to throw larger baits. My rod wasn't enough for a pounder so I got a heavier one.

5th lake Brad

Posted 6/30/2012 7:18 PM (#568478 - in reply to #568471)
Subject: Re: Heavy Baits

Posts: 537

Location: Gilberts IL/Rhinelander WI

I have casted pounders with an Okuma 9'3"H, it worked fine for a year. It was a lot of work jerking them back to the boat. I have a Big Dawg now, worth every penny.

Kirby Budrow

Posted 6/30/2012 11:27 PM (#568498 - in reply to #568471)
Subject: Re: Heavy Baits

Posts: 2331

Location: Chisholm, MN

I broke my 8'6" okuma rated for 16oz casting a pounder. They should change the rating on that thing.

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