First time with GT: Question about rod and chugger

[Dao Le]

Hello,

This is my first time to the sea. I have a value popping rod of 2m4 in length, its says for 100-250g lure, max 20kg (HR SYS240H2). GT in my area are not so big, 10kg ~ 15kg, even smaller

I have a couple of questions need your help:

Can I cast 60g-80g chuggers? Or, should I use 100g and up?

The same question for stick-baits, or I need a new rod with lower lure weight rating?

I'm on a light setting with PE6 on a Shimano Aceration SW8000PG Max drag 12kg

Thanks a lot,

[Cameron Mundy]

look at rod specifications as guidelines not hard and fast rules your rod won't explode if you exceed or go under the recommended cast weights it'll just perform differently.

[Dao Le]

Understood. That means I should use 100g chuggers and up for better action, not the 80g lure. Thanks Cameron!