Maver abyss ledger rod help?

[Fisherman Woolley]

Hiya guys, I recently bought the maver abyss 12 feeder rod and Im wondering how much it will take (lb wise)? thanks.

[Fisherman Woolley]

http://www.mavermatch.co.uk/uploads/...ages/A1360.jpg

[mithrandir]

Maver Abyss Multi Tip 12ft Feeder rod A1360
- All round feeder fishing rod
- Perfect for Carp, bream and Chub
- Supplied with 3 quiver tips
- Single leg SIC guides
- Graphite screw reel fitting
- Casting weight 85g
- Lines 3lb to 8lb
- Length 12ft 3.6m
- Weight 216g

this is a quote from the maver site.

I would guess it is a test curve of about 1.5 lb if it has a max line of 8lb

I hope that helps

[Fisherman Woolley]

erm...

[mithrandir]

Originally Posted by Fisherman Woolley

erm...

was that not the answer you were expecting??

[Fisherman Woolley]

Well, I don't know how much lb it will take until it snaps lol.

[NICK R]

Originally Posted by Fisherman Woolley

Well, I don't know how much lb it will take until it snaps lol.

probably about 8lb if your tugging it

it will play fish to mid doubles with out much trouble

why are you wearing gloves while handling a fish in your profile pic ???

[Fisherman Woolley]

Thanks Nick! better not use it in my local pond then with 20's swimming about .

[mithrandir]

When you say "how many lb it will take" do you mean the weight of fish you can catch with it.

the line maximum strength of 8Lb will mean the rod can take that sort of load without snapping, the line will break first.

the test curve , is the weight to bend the rod to 90 degrees, it is usually used for carp rods and is not the breaking point.

the max casting weight of 85grams will tell you how much you can normally cast without smashing the tip.

To be honest, on 8lb line I have caught 20lb plus fish, but I do use a light drag and play fish, not just haul them in.

if you go and use 15lb carp line and chuck out 4 oz leads and bully fish you will damage this sort of rod.

As a ledger rod, in a good river this will easily bring in a 15lb barbel.

[Fisherman Woolley]

Originally Posted by mithrandir

When you say "how many lb it will take" do you mean the weight of fish you can catch with it.

the line maximum strength of 8Lb will mean the rod can take that sort of load without snapping, the line will break first.

the test curve , is the weight to bend the rod to 90 degrees, it is usually used for carp rods and is not the breaking point.

the max casting weight of 85grams will tell you how much you can normally cast without smashing the tip.

To be honest, on 8lb line I have caught 20lb plus fish, but I do use a light drag and play fish, not just haul them in.

if you go and use 15lb carp line and chuck out 4 oz leads and bully fish you will damage this sort of rod.

As a ledger rod, in a good river this will easily bring in a 15lb barbel.

thankyou mate, you've helped alot. I have a bait runner and I like to play fish so I might try this tomorrow on my local pond with 6lb line on.