Help with rods (The different types of graphite)

[reelchippy]

Hi guys need help with trying to understand the different types of graphite ie some say 85 million modulus graphite and some I'M-6 graphite blank is there simple way to understand
thanks

[land-lubber]

some on this site are better qualified than me to answer this qu, but ill shed at least some light on it for u.
there are three main grades that i am aware of, im6, 7 and 8.
im 8 has the most 'guts' in regards to brute pulling power, however, it is the most brittle, so one must look after it well, not high stick it or ram it against rear car windows. these rods tend to be the most expensive in my experiance.
im6 is the opposite end of the spectrum, they are a lot more 'doughy' in action, having less 'guts' in the rod, but consequently are much harder to break. these tend to be cheaper. im7 is in the middle as far as i know, and i havnt seen many of them around.
hope that helps
cheers

[reelchippy]

some on this site are better qualified than me to answer this qu, but ill shed at least some light on it for u.
there are three main grades that i am aware of, im6, 7 and 8.
im 8 has the most 'guts' in regards to brute pulling power, however, it is the most brittle, so one must look after it well, not high stick it or ram it against rear car windows. these rods tend to be the most expensive in my experiance.
im6 is the opposite end of the spectrum, they are a lot more 'doughy' in action, having less 'guts' in the rod, but consequently are much harder to break. these tend to be cheaper. im7 is in the middle as far as i know, and i havnt seen many of them around.
hope that helps
cheers

Thanks i thought that was the Case but when some rods say million modulus graphite how do i match with this

[land-lubber]

no idea
ask a reputable dealer the equivs, the should be able to tell u
others on this site may add more though
cheers

[DR]

this may help explain a bit...
http://www.shikariblanks.com/shikari.../Material.html

[manangatang]

hi ,reelchippy i pass a truck on way to brissy from goldcoast in mornings sometimes ,with reelchippy painted back of it ,is that you ?