Sandy
How you getting along measuring rods?
Bigtroot
If it's really getting to you call Svendsen Sport -
www.svendsen-sport.com/- who own the Scierra brand 02920713820 Failing that, Hywel Morgan will be at the GAC open day (so will I) you could nip down and ask him (not me) - Hywel loves dealing with questions like that
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My bet is the HM2 you bought was one of the early ones (mine also has a single line rating.) The rating system was changed later in the life of the range, just prior to the release of the HM3 range - guess what, rods in the newer series are all double rated.
Scierra say this about their "new" rating policy:
Two figures are designated to each rod, e.g. 7/8 meaning that the rod will be properly balanced with a class seven double taper line or a class eight weight-forward line. In addition to the AFTM classification, all Scierra rod series will now be marked with the recommended casting weight (weight of head or the first 30 feet of a full line) allowing for a more precise line matching. For example, a 7/8 weight single-handed rod may have a recommended casting weight of 15 grams, while another 7/8 weight single-handed rod may have a recommended casting weight of 16 grams. In terms of AFTM classification the rods are alike, but they differ when it comes to the recommended casting weight classification. Thus the new Scierra classification scheme will enable the angler to know precisely what line to use if he's to attain the optimum performance from his rod, in any given situation and in any weather conditions. For single-handed rods the classification will always be a single figure. However, for double-handed rods the classification will be split, e.g. 25-27 grams for a 8/9 weight rod. Perfectly matching the right line to your Scierra rod has never been easier!
Given that Henrik Mortensen and Hywel Morgan have a load of input on that side of things I'm not going to argue. Hywel is one of the best casters on the planet! Henrick is no slouch.
More seriously, Scierra took a policy decision to give more information on their rods. According to that system they would match your rod to a DT4 or a WF5. You, of course, should match it with the line you find suits you best.
