I am probably going to get a 12 foot blue diamond spinning rod here soon. I can"t find the lure weight rating any where. Looks like a reel good price and okuma does not make much junk. I use at least 8oz of weight to fish in the mississippi and misouri rivers. So when I get one I will try to let you know. But for a cheap good heavy weight casting rod for 30 dollars get a ocean master power plus 12 footer.