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Need Primer on Evaluating Blank Weights
Posted by:
Bob Ginther
(162.245.179.---)
Date: November 12, 2019 10:52PM
I am looking for help in evaluating blank weights amongst comparable blanks in the range of 10' 11' and 12'. More specifically how much does 1oz or 2oz or 3oz etc, difference make in a blank in this size range? For example if I am looking at 2 12' blanks both rated at 2-4 oz lures, how much difference in performance or user fatigue will there be? At what point does a difference in weight between 2 comparable blanks in 10' 11' and 12' lengths make? Thanks in advance. Re: Need Primer on Evaluating Blank Weights
Posted by:
Laurent Keiff
(37.166.197.---)
Date: November 13, 2019 04:29AM
It's tricky.
The overall mass of the rig is not the sole factor, maybe not the main one. What really makes a difference is the swing weight of the rod, ie it's moment of inertia : the way it resists when you want to put it motion (cast it). This is related to the mass in front of the fulcrum point. The mass of the butt will also play a role : everyone knows that a well balanced rod is much less tiring. So, it depends much of the way you build the rod. That said, looking at the geometry will give you some info : big butt OD, small tip : usually faster and lighter in hand. Slimmer butt and larger tip will probably feel heavier. Then you'll have to factor in the actual action. Eg. a rod too stiff will force you to cast harder, which may be really tiring. _______________________________________________ If I'm not going to catch anything, then I'd rather not catch anything on flies. Prostaff Rodhouse [www.rodhouse.fr] Re: Need Primer on Evaluating Blank Weights
Posted by:
Phil Ewanicki
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Date: November 13, 2019 02:57PM
The way things stand you and only you can figure the performance features of a rod or rod blank. One man's "fast" or "slow" or "light" or "heavy" probably doesn't agree with the opinion of the next guy. If everyone agreed about the physical qualities of particular blanks and rods this site would suffer a huge decrease in readers and posts. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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