Hi all. Just wondering if some pros here can tell me how do u convert those poundage written on d rods to PE?
eg. 8-15Ib = P.E? Please advise. Thnx

pe 1 to 10lb issit?

General idea is PE 1 = 10lbs.

But these days, you have to watch out for the ratings of the line which can vary greatly.

I am using Varivas Casting PE 2.5 = 28lbs (from their packaging). And the latest line they have Varivas Casting Max is rated PE 2 at 33lbs.

Thinner and yet stronger... so be very careful when buying your tackle.

juz wan 2 point out.... unless it is a veri veri old rod...if a rod is spec'd in pounds...it is designed 4 fishing wif mono line......likely meant 4 freshwater fishing...juz bear dat in mind..dun mean u canot fish PE or salt wif it tho....

First you need to understand PE itself is not a line weight rating. It is merely a measurement for the diameter of the line. Therefore, you can't convert PE into poundage mathematically... at least not directly. Read through this old thread to get some idea.

You can have two lines from two manufacturers with the same PE rating, but in terms of line strength (poundage) they differ.

In the olden days, you can work well with the PE 1 = 10 lbs assumption but with the superlines we have these days, it's no longer accurate. Perhaps only for monofilament.

My Varivas casting PE3 - 48lbs.
YGK brand PE0.8 - 13 lbs.

But I relise luring or bottom rod comes in poundage only Jigging or popping rod comes in PE rating. There are also like the marketing of different country but that another topic.

But generally PE1 - 10lbs as Micheal had stated.

Ok. Get pretty much info on what i want. Thnx guys for d help