How Much Can A Used Fishing Rod Lift?

Generally speaking , the length of the used fishing rod that you bought should give you a good approximation of the weight that you can lift with it.

Here are some relevant paragraphs from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fishing_pole

Each rod is sized to a particular weight of line: larger and heavier line sizes will cast heavier, larger flies. Fly rods come in a wide variety of line sizes, from size #0 rods for the smallest freshwater trout and panfish up to and including #16 rods[1] for large saltwater gamefish. Fly rods tend to have a single, large-diameter line guide (called a stripping guide), with a number of smaller looped guides (aka snake guides) spaced along the rod to help control the movement of the relatively thick fly line. To prevent interference with casting movements, most fly rods usually have little or no butt section (handle) extending below the fishing reel. However, the spey rod, a fly rod with an elongated rear handle, is often used for fishing either large rivers for salmon and steelhead or saltwater surf casting, using a two-handed casting technique. See Fly fishing.

Ultra-light spinning and casting rods are generally shorter (4 - 5.5 feet is common) lighter, and more limber than normal rods. Tip actions vary from slow to fast, depending upon intended use. These rods usually carry 1 to 6 pound (4.5 to 27 N) test fishing line. Some ultra-light rods are capable of casting lures as light as 1/64th of an ounce - typically small spinners, wet flies, crappie jigs, tubes, or bait such as trout worms. Originally produced to bring more excitement to the sport, ultra-light spin fishing is now widely used for crappie, trout, bass, bluegill and other types of panfish.

Fishing is more than just hobby...

I was born in Tallinn - Estonia's capital city.
A very clean and fine place to live.

Most of the time i spent with my friends in courtyard playing and running as usual little kids.
One day i was taken by my friend to fishing.Yet i didn't have any idea what is fishing all about,because it was my first time fishing.
Luckily for me because my grandfather was fishing in his years,we had many different fishing rods at home so there wasn't need in buying any.Of cource they were common fishing rods and i saw better ones,which looked more like proffessional to me.


Me and my friend gone fishing to Harku lake and it took us usually about 20 minutes by walking.It's clear that my first day wasn't big progress and while i couldn't deny that appropriate fishing-guide book could be of use,i still really enjoyed fishing.Most importantly i felt really relaxing and calm.I was inhaling fresh air,listening to splashes of waves and admiring the view of Harku.This is more than just fishing...

I spend whole day fishing and didn't even notice how time flied.
That same day i felt some attractivity to fishing and later it became my second hobby.

Recapping all this,i consider fishing not only a hobby but very exciting and relaxing deed.
When you tired of life and feel down,find time,put your business aside and go fishing.
You will likely feel better.