Hello,
Many of the fast graphite rods today are in fact labeled one, two, or even more line weights lighter than they really are. This may have to do with the whole "parking lot" mentality. This is very apparent if one looks at the Common Cents System data base. Many of todays rods are designed by tournament casters who only know how to cast long distances. Rods are now being designed to fully load with the specified line weight out at 60 feet or more instead of the standard 30 feet. I for one can't stand rods that are broom stick stiff line cannons. They have no feel or finesse. 95% of the fish I catch are inside of 40 feet, so I want a rod that loads well at 10 to 50 feet. The main problem I see is that the rod buying public is gobbling up these worthless distance casting rods. The rods with good tapers for actual fishing are starting to disappear.
Jeremy
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