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Thank you all for the inputs. Let me ask it this way: can I use a 3 oz lure with rod A that has a 50lb line rating?

I have two similar saltwater rods here, same length 7': Rod A: Heavy, 12-50lb, 3/8 - 1 oz. Rod B: Medium heavy, 12-20lb, 1-3 oz. Why A, with a much higher line weight (50 vs. 20lb), is limited to 1 oz lure only while B is 3 oz?

That was not the concern. My question was: a much thinner braid vs. mono, 0.1 mm vs. 0.2 mm, which is more visible to fish? Maybe I should change the title of the original post.

I don't mind it breaks at the knots, what I hate is somewhere in the middle of the main line.

Can be any. I always use a weaker leader because I never want my mainly to break. As I'll use it only as a leader, I can replace it as frequently as needed. For this purpose, 4 strands and cheap ones like Spiderwire EZ braid and Powerpro should do. 4 strands is more abrasion resistant than 8.

I know, all people say braid is too visible compared to mono, but it is much thinner. Mono 6# is about 0.20 mm, braid 6# is 0.10 mm, about half of the diameter of mono. So, which is really easier for the fish to see? When the line goes thicker, say 50 lb braid, I guess an invisible fluoro leader makes more sense.

Try use a Shimano reel instead of a Daiwa.

Went to the store but did not buy it. The handle is too long, about 2-3" longer than that of Celilo. The rod is also too soft, more like ultra light than light. I weighed it to be 4.80 oz - an oz heavier than Celilo! Man, what's the point of using IM8? The manufacturer's suggested price is $99.99, the store was selling it at 64.99, with $20 off on sale. Now it is $46.99 everyday, still nobody's buying. Now I know why - the handle is way too long (especially for a light rod), too soft for a light rod and too heavy for IM8. Looks durable though.

The followings are available in my local stores and the diameters are actual, in the order of strength/(mm x mm) and abrasion: CXX 10#: 0.38 Izorline Platinum or XXX 12#: 0.35-0.36 Yo-Zuri Hybrid 12#: 0.35

Thank you, NOC 1. I have been using a light 7'6" Okuma Celilo for several months now and love it, seems very durable but cannot find this rod anymore. I might give this IM8 a try.

It is attachable/detachable/replaceable. The two yellow rings are rubber bands, cut from rubber tube. The foam is cut from a pair of flip flops from DollarTree.

My father has been using such a simple solution for more than 20 years:

I am looking for a light spinning rod and saw this one in my local store. I'm doing a research before I buy it but found 0 information and review about it. Is it too new? It is IM8, I feel its power is between ultra light and light. Is it durable and is $46 a good price? There was a $20 discount early this year for all Okuma rods in this store.

10# CXX is already MUCH thicker and stronger than 12# Yo-Zuri. So, never treat 12# CXX and Yo-Zuri in the same class. If 12# Yo-Zuri is the strength you need, then you should get 10# CXX, not 12# which is a hell lot thicker and stronger than you need.

I only use 8# (0.32 mm actually 16#) and 6# (0.25 actually 10#), no memory or any line management or casting issue. 4# is not that strong, about 5-6# to break at 0.20 mm (quite thin).