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Does anybody have experience fishing trevalas at their rated drag capacity?

I've got a 6'6''one that I use for stripers, etc, not for vertical jigging. Nice rod. It is rated for "50 to 100lb" braid. That suggests the rod should easily take 20lb of drag at the tip. Really? I cannot imagine lifting 20lb off the floor with this thing. Just curious. Thanks.

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I do not have experience with the rod in question, but..... I can tell you that some of these rods may surprise you. Depending on the rod blank and its material, it just may lift it.

I know the blanks we are building on will lift the rated weight off the floor. Some with more effort than others. It depends on the overall action of the rod. Some shut off quicker than others, as in the case of the blanks we use. There are 2 different model lines we build and 1 will lift it right up, other one will almost touch the butt section with the tip, but will not break.

From what I hear, the Trevalas are a lighter action for their ratings. Which is very desirable for fishing other than jigging. Thats why they have become so popular too.

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I love my trevala's and use them for everything. The 6-6 Heavy is my go-to for seabass and blackfish. Funny part is I don't know one person that uses them for their intended purpose of jigging, lol.

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The short story is that they are WAY overrated.

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I was trying to be as polite as possible, but since Mike has the balls to say it........ I agree with him!!! :D

They are just not the same as some of the stuff you will find from a builder. They are nice rods, but you can find better, if your looking for heavier ratings.

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I agree, but easier to find a used Trevala for 100 bucks and easier on the wallet then a 145+ custom... just sayin
btw - I'm not saying you guys don't do amazing work, cause I know you do, I've seen them in person. I just can't bring myself to spend that kinda money...

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Mike1010....Just came back from a trip where I landed a Blue Marlin using a rod similar to the Trevala....It was a" Star Jigging Rod" and rated the same line class.....Took a little while ,but I won ....These rods have a lot of muscle and do the job...and the best part is that they are light....You can pair it up with a wide variety of reels to target just about any species.....Pete

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Thanks for all the replies, but let me put the basic question another way: Can this thing really lift 20 lbs off the floor? Maybe I should take bets. Anybody?

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I'd bet the H version would, dunno about the MH.

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Not saying the trevalas are bad rods. For the $ they are tough to beat. The ratings on them are just not accurate.