b'FeatureWell-known Kiwi rod builder Graeme Paterson, putting a new blank through its paces on a Northland trevally.K nowing how rod manufacturers rate their rods is key to finding a rod that meets your needs and is well-balanced for the outfit you plan to use. Not all manufacturers rate their rods the same and there are some variables that can make it difficult to compare apples to apples.Firstly, rods made for distinct types of fishing are often rated by the metric that is most important to the application. Metrics used to rate a rods ability are usually: the weight of the lure or sinker, the line strength, the line diameter (or P.E rating), or the max drag that can be applied to the rod when fighting fish or the recommended fighting drag.ForA well-balanced rod and reel like example, surfcasting rods are ratedthis stickbait combo shown, with its sweet spot for its ratings will perform by the weight of the sinker the rodexceptionally well and be a joy to use.can cast.22FISHING IN GODZONE MAGAZINE'