Your fishing rod has a limit to how much weight it can lift and cast effectively. This is called the “power” of the rod. Anglers can use this chart as a guide to match up the right rod, lure weight, and line size for the right balance.
| Rod Power |
Lure Weight |
Line Size |
|---|
| Ultralight |
1/64–1/16 oz |
1–4 lb test |
| Light |
1/16–1/4 oz |
4–8 lb test |
| Medium Light |
1/4–1/2 oz |
6–10 lb test |
| Medium |
1/2–1 oz |
8–12 lb test |
| Medium Heavy |
1–4 oz |
12–25 lb test |
| Heavy |
4–8 oz |
20–40 lb test |
| Extra Heavy |
8 oz and above |
25 lb test and above |
