Rod Line Rating Question - Seeker Stealth

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Originally Posted by Racksticker

I found a killer deal on 1/2 price Seeker Stealth rods and bought 3.

I now have two Model #8020 CT's, Deckhand/Jigstick version. The website states they are line rated for 20lb test, and show 15-25 line rating stamped on the rod.

The rod seems like it has enough strength to run 30lb line, but I am no expert. Anyone know if these rods can run line outside the line class rating, ie... 30lb line and function well ?

Unfortunately they were out of the #8030 CT, or I would have bought one.

I have an 8020 and I'll say that's it's more a 25# rod than 20#. I don't believe there is enough backbone there for a true 30#. It doesn't mean you can't fish it that way, it's just not ideal...