KYwonder sent me a PM about having a CCS database just for UL rods. This has been discussed before, but I never put it into action.
So, we will use this thread for the database.
I'll start another post below this one that will be for CCS numbers only. So, if you have numbers to submit, then please PM them to me so we can keep all the rods and numbers in one list rather than spread them out in a big long thread. That way I can just edit them into one post and keep them all in one spot.
If you are doing this test for the first time, be sure you are as consistent as possible. Be sure the handle/seat section of the rod is not able to move. If that part of the rod tilts at all the results will be skewed. Also for first timers, test the rod multiple times to be sure that your readings are consistent.
Thanks,
J.
PS, I'm going to keep this thread locked so that it will be for CCS data only.
This is to help you decide which rod may be best for your needs. Here is a basic description of how the numbers work.
ERN; This is short for Effective Rod Number. This measures the power of the rod. It also helps to determine line weight.
1.00-1.99 1wt range.
2.00-2.99 2wt range.
3.00-3.99 3wt range.
4.00-4.99 4wt range.
5.00-5.99 5wt range.
AA; This is short for Action Angle, and describes the action of the rod ie, slow, medium, fast etc.
59 and under = Slow action.
60-63 = Medium action.
64-66 = Medium Fast action.
67 or higher is Fast to Extra Fast action. I'd say that 70 or more is extra fast.
Here is the link to the CCS main site, where you can learn about the system.
http://www.common-cents.info/Here is the link to the main Database.
http://www.superbob.org/CC_Data.htm