How do you guys feel about a Whopper Plopper 110 1oz on a rod rated up to 3/4oz?
Casting appropriately of course
Posted by Just_Lime985
9 Comments
OkBluebird3098 on
Should be fine. Just don’t whip it out there. Kind of lob it into the area you want.
GoddamnitBobbeh on
On many rods you’ll be able to get away with casting a lure slightly above the recommended spec, especially if you’re good about taking it easy. On some though, you run a real risk of snapping your rod on a cast, likely closer to the tip. Just use your best discretion and be careful
DirtyHead420 on
I feel like I would get an appropriately rated rod.
tcgJimmy on
depends on the rod. cast an underhand lob and you’ll probably be ok.
02isaheckingpotato on
I have thrown 2 and 3 ounce glidebaits on a rod made for 1/2-3/4 ounce bass jigs, just adjust your casting force to take it easy on the rod, i would never cast a 3 ounce glide as hard as a half ounce jig. Rod WOULD snap.
Sire777 on
Should be fine. I’ve lobbed 3oz sinkers for catfish and striper on my ugly stick rated up to 3/4oz lmao. I wouldn’t do it on my higher end rods tho
GlowUpAndThrowUp on
Me? I’d throw it, just not whip it my buddy loves whoppers and choppos. Throws 75’s and 90’s on a cheap light rod rated up to 5/16 because he likes how far they can go.. he is fully aware he is going to snap that bastard one day.
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Should be fine. Just don’t whip it out there. Kind of lob it into the area you want.
On many rods you’ll be able to get away with casting a lure slightly above the recommended spec, especially if you’re good about taking it easy. On some though, you run a real risk of snapping your rod on a cast, likely closer to the tip. Just use your best discretion and be careful
I feel like I would get an appropriately rated rod.
depends on the rod. cast an underhand lob and you’ll probably be ok.
I have thrown 2 and 3 ounce glidebaits on a rod made for 1/2-3/4 ounce bass jigs, just adjust your casting force to take it easy on the rod, i would never cast a 3 ounce glide as hard as a half ounce jig. Rod WOULD snap.
Should be fine. I’ve lobbed 3oz sinkers for catfish and striper on my ugly stick rated up to 3/4oz lmao. I wouldn’t do it on my higher end rods tho
Me? I’d throw it, just not whip it my buddy loves whoppers and choppos. Throws 75’s and 90’s on a cheap light rod rated up to 5/16 because he likes how far they can go.. he is fully aware he is going to snap that bastard one day.
They have smaller whopper ploppers.