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christian
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   Old Thread  #3 20 Jul 2026 at 4.09pm  0  Login    Register
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Interesting comment, and I think you are correct, if the hook is going to pull out the tc of a rod will not make a difference.

But what if the hook is secure and not going to pull? In this scenario a higher tc rod or a rod that genuinely locks up even if a lower tc (my preference) will allow you to stop fish reaching snags, weeds, etc. This is certainly my experience.
55s
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55s
   Old Thread  #2 20 Jul 2026 at 3.45pm  2  Login    Register
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I am a strong believer in this - but you will probably get better written counter arguments and because this is a hobby horse of mine I don’t have the energy to argue ;0)

All I will say, is that if you boil down your recent experience was it really more power you needed? Hook pulls happen, so if your rod locked up and couldn’t cope - why would a stronger rod have helped? In theory, you’d have still pulled out and maybe earlier even. If a rod takes 4lb to lock up, that is a hell of a lot of pressure on end tackle and line, your 2.75 exerted the pressure quicker, it’s you more in control, a quality rod like yours s (in my opinion) the same as a heavy test curve rod, when you are locked up, and unless you go big snag hooks, industrial line and the rigs I don’t get the difference.

I sacrifice test curve only for range, never to bully and have more control. If you’d had the same scenario with a bungee and a Range Rover, you’d have still have pulled out. I had 4 fish yesterday to low 30s against a short island margin, with water levels low they kite across the margin looking to snag on the exposed roots, 2-75 torrix 10 footers and 16lb Flouro and I felt entirely in control and the initial panic was almost enjoyable! On another day I might as you did lose one, but I firmly believe that the end result would have been the same with beefier rods, and my regret would have been slightly different, did I lay into too much.
DenzelLN
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   Old Thread  #1 20 Jul 2026 at 3.30pm  0  Login    Register
Someone set my mind at ease...

Lost a fish this morning that flat-rodded me and did me in a set of pads. Gutted but retrieved the rig, so all is well.

I use 2.75lb Acurix rods which whilst lovely sometimes leave me feeling a little undergunned.

I know people say you can apply more pressure with a lower TC rod (?), but that doesn't feel the case.

Thoughts?
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