Edogz Posted March 24, 2020 Share Posted March 24, 2020 Hi guys I am wondering if going over cast weight specifications will affect a rod while bottom bouncing? I have a rod that is rated for 60 -120g cast weight and I am wondering if it were possible to use 12oz sinkers (approx 350g) without damaging the rod while bottom fishing. I ask this as I bought the rod for dual purpose as a bottom bouncing/ jigging rod. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolts1 Posted March 25, 2020 Share Posted March 25, 2020 Hi Edogz, I'm by no means an expert on rod design but I believe you should be fine. The cast weight is based on the high forces generated during casting... Bottom bouncing is more similar to fighting a fish and you would be hoping to be pulling things greater than 350g from the depths Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob81 Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 I probably wouldn't jig over its limits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antonywardle Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 (edited) I think you'll be fine bottom bashing. Its not like casting. If you are really worried, get yourself a cheap FG rod like a Jarvis Walker Black queen I use one of them with a 16oz on it sometimes. Edited March 26, 2020 by antonywardle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingfishbig Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 It might help if you tell us what rod you are using. PS where are you fishing to need 12oz lead? That's seriously heavy for bottom bashing. Usually 8oz is sufficient for up to 80m depth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickmarlin62 Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 Agree with bolts just dont stress the rod with high strokes when winding fish up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edogz Posted March 30, 2020 Author Share Posted March 30, 2020 Thanks boys for the response. I am fishing a few km off north head Sydney Harbour.. I might considering using an 8oz next time I head out. I'm definitely not using these weights for jigging, just whilst bottom fishing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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