How to Match Your Fishing Lure, Rod, and Line

Part of the Fishing For Dummies Cheat Sheet

Your fishing rod has a limit to how much weight it can cast effectively. So does your line. Freshwater anglers can use this chart as a guide to match up the right lure, rod, and line for some prime fishing.

Lure (and/or Sinker) Weight	Rod	Line
1/4 oz	Light or Ultra Light	6–12 lb test
3/8 oz	Medium Light	12–14 lb test
1/2 oz	Medium	14–17 lb test
5/8 oz	Medium Heavy	17–20 lb test
7/8 oz	Heavy	20–30 lb test