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Mike P · 08-15-2006, 06:35 PM

Most rod companies overrate their blanks. All Star was the exact opposite--they rated them very conservatively. Most if not all of the All Star models will throw an ounce or two more than their max rating, safely and without strain.

08-15-2006, 06:35 PM	#6
Mike P Jiggin' Leper Lawyer iTrader: (0) Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: 61° 30′ 0″ N, 23° 46′ 0″ E Posts: 8,158	Most rod companies overrate their blanks. All Star was the exact opposite--they rated them very conservatively. Most if not all of the All Star models will throw an ounce or two more than their max rating, safely and without strain.
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