rod efficiency score

My two main fishing rods are the Shimano Moonshot 10ML and Shimano Moonshot 9.6ML, both ideal for casting LC-type jerkbaits weighing 20–28 grams (0.75–1 oz). These rods can also handle a 1.5 oz Carolina rigged paddle bait comfortably.

This year, I plan to add the Daiwa 24 LATEO 100ML-K to my setup. Once purchased, my three primary rods will be:

• Shimano Moonshot 10ML ($190)

• Shimano Moonshot 9.6ML ($180)

• Daiwa 24 LATEO 100ML-K ($275)

For reels, I currently use:

• Daiwa 24 CERTATE 4K LT4000-CXH ($375) 

• Shimano 5K VFC5000XGF ($229) 

• Daiwa Fuego 4K FEGLT4000D-C ($109)

Shimano 22 EXSENCE INFINITY S100MH $720 NorthOne 

Rod Weight: 145g (5.1oz)

Lure Weight: 8~50g (0.28-1.8oz)

Rod Efficiency Score: ((50-8)/145)*100 = 28.9 

Daiwa SKYHIGH 106M $238 NorthOne 2025

Rod Weight: 166g (6oz)

Lure Weight: 10~50g (0.35-1.8oz)

Rod Efficiency Score: ((50-10)/166)*100 = 24

Daiwa 25 LATEO 106M-4-K (4 pieces, folds to 83cm (33 inches)) $294 NorthOne 

Rod Weight: 174g (6.1oz)

Lure Weight: 10~50g (0.35-1.8oz)

Rod Efficiency Score: ((50-10)/174)*100 = 22.9

Shimano 23 DIALUNA S106MH $285 NorthOne 

Rod Weight: 186g(6.5oz)

Lure Weight: 10~50g (0.35-1.7oz)

Rod Efficiency Score: ((50-10)/186)*100 = 21.5

Shimano Moonshot S100M $224 NorthOne 

Rod Weight: 166g (5.8oz)

Lure Weight: 8~42g (0.28-1.5oz)

Rod Efficiency Score: ((42-8)/166)*100 = 20.5 

Daiwa 24 LATEO 100ML-K $275 NorthOne 

Rod Weight: 144g(5oz)

Lure Weight: 7~35g (0.24-1.23oz)

Rod Efficiency Score: ((35-7)/144)*100 = 19.4

Shimano 24 ENCOUNTER S100M $228 NorthOne 

Rod Weight: 162g(5.7oz)

Lure Weight: 7~38g (0.25-1.34oz)

Rod Efficiency Score: ((38-7)/162)*100 = 19.1

Major Craft N-ONE SEABASS NSS-1002M $288 NorthOne 

Rod Weight: 173g (6.1oz)

Lure Weight: 10~42g (0.35-1.5oz)

Rod Efficiency Score: ((42-10)/173)*100 = 18.5

Shimano Moonshot S106M $217 NorthOne  2021

Rod Weight: 183g (6.4oz)

Lure Weight: 8~42g (0.28-1.5oz)

Rod Efficiency Score: ((42-8)/183)*100 = 18.5

Shimano 23 DIALUNA S100M $265  NorthOne 

Rod Weight: 168g(5.9oz)

Lure Weight: 7~38g (0.25-1.34oz)

Rod Efficiency Score: ((38-7)/168)*100 = 18.4

Shimano 24 ENCOUNTER S106M $232 NorthOne 

Rod Weight: 170g (6oz)

Lure Weight: 7~38g (0.24-1.34oz)

Rod Efficiency Score: ((38-7)/170)*100 = 18.2

Okuma Hawaiian Custom B Menpachi Rod 10.7ft $140 HiFishGear 

Rod Weight: 235g (8.3oz)

Lure Weight: 14~56g (0.5~2oz)

Rod Efficiency Score: ((56-14)/235)*100 = 17.8 

Shimano 23 DIALUNA S106M $272 NorthOne 

Rod Weight: 176g (6.2oz)

Lure Weight: 7~38g (0.24-1.34oz)

Rod Efficiency Score: ((38-7)/176)*100 = 17.6

Shimano Moonshot S100ML Spinning Rod $193 NorthOne 

Rod Weight: 160g (5.6oz)

Lure Weight: 6~32g (0.2-1.23oz)

Carbon Fiber: 98.7% 

Rod Efficiency Score: ((32-6)/160)*100 = 16.3 

Shimano ENCOUNTER S106ML $226 NorthOne  2023

Rod Weight: 161g (5.6oz)

Lure Weight: 6~32g (0.21-1.13oz)

Rod Efficiency Score: ((32-6)/161)*100 = 16.1

Shimano 23 DIALUNA S100ML $263  NorthOne 

Rod Weight: 148g(5.2oz)

Lure Weight: 6~28g (0.21-1oz)

Rod Efficiency Score: ((28-6)/148)*100 = 14.9

Shimano 24 ENCOUNTER S100ML $233  NorthOne 

Rod Weight: 148g(5.2oz)

Lure Weight: 6~28g (0.21-1oz)

Rod Efficiency Score: ((28-6)/148)*100 = 14.9

Shimano LUNAMIS S100-ML Spinning Rod $353 NorthOne 

Rod Weight: 134g (4.7oz)

Lure Weight: 6~25g (0.2-0.88oz)

Carbon Fiber: 98.0%

Rod Efficiency Score: ((25-6)/134)*100 = 14.2

Shimano 23 DIALUNA S106ML $270 NorthOne 

Rod Weight: 156g (5.5oz)

Lure Weight: 6~28g (0.21-1oz)

Rod Efficiency Score: ((28-6)/156)*100 = 14.1

Lamiglas Redline HS98MLS 10ft $170 Lamiglas 

Rod Weight: 184g (6.5oz)

Lure Weight: 7~14g (0.25-0.5oz)

Rod Efficiency Score: ((14-7)/184)*100 = 4  

Okuma Guide Select Pro 10'6" M GSP-S-1062M $235 Okuma 

Rod Weight: 187g(6.6oz)

Lure Weight: 5~14g (0.18-0.5oz)

Rod Efficiency Score: ((14-5)/187)*100 = 4.8