fishn808 Posted January 18, 2005 Report Share Posted January 18, 2005 I noticed that the English Carp Rods are rated by "test curve" (ie: 3-pound test curve, 4-pound TC, etc..). Can anyone shed some light on what this means? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimS Posted January 18, 2005 Report Share Posted January 18, 2005 Test curve is the amount of weight it takes to bend the rod into a 90 degree angle. In other words, with the rod/blank secured to a table parallel to the floor, whatever amount of weight it takes to force the tip to point straight at the floor, that's the test curve. TimS Show someone how to catch striped bass and they'll be ready to fish anywhere. Show someone where to go striped bass fishing and you'll have a desperate report chaser with loose lips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishmael Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 I thought it was the reason I got "B"s in school, instead of "C"s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggysreels Posted January 19, 2005 Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 Its means holding the rod Vertical fitted with reel and line ... its the force needed by pulling the line for the rod to form a 90 degree bend too horizontal ... that's the " Test Curve " .... see the answer was in the explanation all the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishn808 Posted January 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2005 Thanks guys. Learn something new everyday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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