AFTMA
Each rod is designed to accept a fly line of a
particular weight known as it's AFTM rating.
Following is a ftable to use as a fast reference.
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Fly Rod AFTM
Rating
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AFTM
Code
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Weight
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Acceptable Weight
Range
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(Grains) First 30 Feet of
your Flyline
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(Grains)
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1
|
60
|
54-66
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2
|
80
|
74-86
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3
|
100
|
94-106
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4
|
120
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114-126
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5
|
140
|
134-146
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6
|
160
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152-168
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7
|
185
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177-193
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8
|
210
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202-218
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9
|
240
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230-250
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10
|
280
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270-290
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11
|
330
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318-342
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12
|
380
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368-392
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NB: 437.5 Grains =
1Ounce = 28.4 Grams
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