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Should a medium heavy rod be able to cast a lure that weighs less then what is recommended on the rod?

15# power pro v2 line.

I was using the shimano slx I’m considering upgrading the reel.

I’m struggling to understand how people throw light top water frogs on medium heavy- heavy rods that are rated for much heavier lures. I purchased a 7.1 medium heavy st croix bass x that is rated for 3/8 ounce to 1 ounce and I couldn’t even throw a 3/16 ounce tungsten for a Texas rig and could barely cast it out more then 15 or so feet.