Well, we use to see line test or class in pound (lb) on rods and leaders.
As for Japanese system, they introduce the PE system. In 1947 one of the biggest fishing line maker TORAY made the first mono line “Ginrou” in Japan, and they established to as 1 Gou = 0.165mm (diameter of a mono line), and it is used on most of line maker in Japan now a days. However this guide was only to mono-nylon line, so actually, even though some fluorocarbon and braids line have Gou, those can have similar, but different diameter than mono lines. And that’s why often when you see the line capacity of Japanese reels capacity of the same Gou of mono, fluoro and braids are different. But finally in 2010, JAFTMA – Japan Fishing Tackle Manufacturers Association has established the common guideline for mono, fluoro and braids.
Table below is based on JAFTMA or JAFS-D1051100 on NYLON/Fluorocarbon/Polyester line
As for monofilament or flourocarbon leader eg. Seaguar
As for my favorites lines, i highlighted PE#6 as for references.
Powerpro Original 4 strands
YGK
Varivas Avani
Sunline and Tasline
Seaguar GrandMax PE X8 Braid (mainly for jigging)
Note that in GT popping, smaller diameter doesn't gave you more casting distant but it helps. Also consider the number of strands i.e. 4 or 8 , coating, durability, terminal tackle tying technique, reelsize, rod class, lure calls, luretype etc etc. Please ask your local shop and/or proangler to choose your main line.
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Lure MAX and line MAX and notation of drag value are reference levels. Please consider casting methods and fighting methods etc. as it changes with the person who uses it.
Those who are expert the basics of loading method properly can use bigger lures and even use thicker lines.
Rod weight is a numerical value when measuring the prototype rod. Please acknowledge that there are some errors at the time of the product.
Rod Specifications Parts are subject to change without prior notice for improvement. Please note that.
Disclaimer
I do not claim to be an authority in the field of the rod, lure and equipment testing and the use of any information on this site are at the user’s and buyer's own risk. All of the above writing is just my passions, feedback and opinion and acts as information for the public. Please browse official sites for more accurate explanations and descriptions. While I make every effort to provide accurate and complete information, I provide no warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of any information on this site. I welcome suggestions on how to improve this site’s content and correct errors. I am also NOT ASSOCIATED with any brands and/or promoting and /or advertising any brands.
Lure MAX and line MAX and notation of drag value are reference levels. Please consider casting methods and fighting methods etc. as it changes with the person who uses it.
Those who are expert the basics of loading method properly can use bigger lures and even use thicker lines.
Rod weight is a numerical value when measuring the prototype rod. Please acknowledge that there are some errors at the time of the product.
Rod Specifications Parts are subject to change without prior notice for improvement. Please note that.
