b'Feature Jigging rods will usually have a recommended jig weight and line rating, with many rod manufacturers adding a max drag rating as well to help match the rod to its optimal line class.It is usually best to try to match a rod to the middle of its stated metric range, as this will be its sweet spot where the rod is most comfortable and capable of doing a great job of working a lure.WEIGHTS COMMON can make it a little tricky to know15ft in length. Rods shorter than Manufacturers may rate their rodswhat strength line to match to thethis are less suited for surfcasting as 3-6oz or 4-8oz (or in grams)rod, however for most situationsand more suited for rock fishing, e.g. etc so the angler knows what size/ here in Godzone, 10-20kg braid is9-12ft, in which case the line rating weight sinker it is best suitedcommonly used and lighter weightsstarts to become more important. for casting. Surfcasting rods arewill suit lighter line, e.g. 2-4oz andThis is because rock fishing is more designed to cast long distances,6-9kg line and heavier weights willpunishing on gear than beach fishing this is their primary requirement.handle heavier line e.g. 4-8oz andand a rock fishers will be more Some rods will have a line rating9-15kg line. concerned about keeping their fish and a weight rating, e.g. 9-12kg line,These metrics will be fishedout of the rocky terrain and less 3-6oz weights however most willcomfortably with rods that areabout casting long distances to often just give a weight rating. Thissuited to the surf and usually 12- reach their fish.24FISHING IN GODZONE MAGAZINE'