Silstar Action Ratings

[tinca steve]

Does anybody know where I can find what the action ratings mean on Silstar rods and poles ??

 

I am looking to use a whip with an action A5-10 written on it but have no idea what it means as in what line rating would it be ??

[Phone]

tinca,

 

First, I'm sure our Silstar rods are different. The "A" is either the lightest or heaviest rod taper (I forget which way(?)) - the 10 is line weight specification (again, I forget if it is in kg or lbs) - lots of help aren't I?

 

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[Steve Burke]

As I recall A to D describes the action, A being tip action. 5-10 means casting weight in grams. 10 grams is approx 3/8oz. So this is a rod for light line fishing.

[tinca steve]

Thanks gents but that does not give me any indication as to what the maximum line that should be used, my guess would be 3lb main and up to 2lb /2.5lb hooklength? OR 2lb main and 1 3/4lb max hooklength.

 

Any ideas??

[Phone]

tinca,

 

We don't use poles. No Silstar "rod" that I'm familiar with is line rated 2 lbs. Maybe, if it is a pole, the "10" would be the maximum elastic(?).

 

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[tinca steve]

I am looking to use a whip

[wotnobivvy]

I am looking to use a whip

You are on the wrong forum for that

[Old geezer]

try googling S&M..........................

[RUDD]

Steve - Does the whip have a flick tip or is it elasticated?

If a flick tip I use a 0.10mm mainline with 0.08 or below hooklengths.

If I hook something on the large side I want the hooklength to give - not the whip to snap as mine is carbon and cost me a few quid!!!

In the past I have used glass whips with a size 6 or 8 elastic and lines of about 3.5lbs

[tinca steve]

Cheers peeps.