Already had a file with a list of my reels. Spent two days on and off gathering reel ratio, line rating, and reel weight for those that didn't have any of this info. Reels at one end of the house...computer at the other end. Did plenty walking. Not all reel boxes contained all the information, so I searched for it. Not all reels came with boxes, so more researching.

Already had a file with a list of my rods. Not all had the needed info, so more researching. Added action if missing, lure rating, and listed line weight for the rods that didn't have those listings. I've weighed very few rods (some had the rod weight from reviews), so I plan on weighing them all since only 5 casting and 2 spinning rods currently have reels on them since my move. Rods are at the opposite end of the house from my computer. More needed exercise. 😄

I might take the time to weigh spooled reels before mounting on a rod.

Majority of my lures are in plastic bags or cardboard boxes. I purchased plastic Plano 3700 and Flambeau boxes (maybe not enough) for storing my lures. I'm considering weighing many of them just for giggles. I tied a 5/16 oz. (.3125 oz.) Scatter Rap on a combo a few days ago. Actual weight was .356 oz.

I've weighed several spinnerbaits before. All were heavy...as expected...but a couple were a lot heavier than listed weight. I've weighed 3 different model frogs. All weighed less than their listed weight. Not sure I'll survive all this. ☹️

Spinnerbaits, jigs, vibrating jigs, buzzbaits, etc all have the weight based on the lead head, not the total bait weight. Figure a quarter ounce or so heavier for the total bait weight. Maybe more if it is bit willow leaf blades.

I applaud the interest in the technical detail of your gear. But what is your practical intent? I’ve weighed a few rods out of curiosity and have a pretty good idea of what my rods are rated for, but logging in a spreadsheet? Not unless my insurance needs it for a claim and that’s a spreadsheet my wife isn’t seeing.

Just curiosity. Especially with each rod's weight. Actual lure weight is a little more valuable. I'm well aware of the difference between stated and actual weights of those types of lures. However, I was really surprised by how much heavier some are than the stated weight. Also surprised all 3 frogs weighed less than stated on the package.

I like to use lures in a rod's listed mid-range. But not all are rods are created equal. Okuma Helios is rated 1/4-5/8 oz. but TT's review said an ounce was acceptable. My 7'6" MHF Villain is rated 3/8-1 1/4 oz. yet I absolute won't use less than a 1/2 oz. spinnerbait on it. Heavier is better. A 1-1/2 oz. saltwater jig I tried (no trailer) was too much for the rod. So actual weight used on this rod is important. This fact will most likely keep the rod sitting at home.

BTW, I don't know how to use a spreadsheet. ☹️

I also took the rods and listed them by lure weights from low to high. Then took this list and separated them by possible uses...low lure weight to high...such as BFS, treble hooks, single hooks, both types of hooks.

However, the most tedious job will be deciding which reel to put on a rod. Previously I made combos as I attained them. I'd like to match gear ratio for the intended technique and check a rod's balance once a reel is mounted.

What's really going to hurt me is that I've got over 20 more reels than rods. Not planning on more rods at my age. It'd be a total waste. So deciding which reels to set aside will be tormenting. 😢