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)

Century Rod "The Demon" 9ft 2 pieces ISS1083 $749 CenturyRods 

Rod Weight: 127g (4.5oz)

Lure Weight: 2~49g (0.07-1.75oz)

Rod Efficiency Score: ((49-2)/127)*100 = 37 

Shimano 22 EXSENCE INFINITY S100MH $720 NorthOne 

Rod Weight: 145g (5.1oz)

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

Carbon Fiber: 99%

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

Suzuki Special II UL 962UL 9.6ft UL $231 BlackholeUSA 

Rod Weight: 178g(6.3oz)

Lure Weight: 14~56.5g (0.5-2oz)

Rod Efficiency Score: ((56-14)/178)*100 = 23.6  

Daiwa 24 LATEO 93ML-K Spinning Rod $265 NorthOne 

Rod Weight : 130g (4.6oz) 

Lure Weight : 7-35g (0.25-1.23oz) 

Carbon Fiber: 99% 

Rod Efficiency Score: ((35-7)/130)*100 = 21.5 

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 LUNAMIS S96-M $361 NorthOne 

Rod Weight: 136g (4.8oz)

Lure Weight: 7~35g (0.25-1.23oz)

Rod Efficiency Score: ((35-7)/136)*100 = 20.6 

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 

Shimano 22 EXSENCE Infinity S96ML Spinning Rod $615 NorthOne 

Rod Weight: 135g (4.7oz)

Lure Weight: 5~32 (0.17-1.13oz)

Carbon Fiber: 99%

Rod Efficiency Score: ((32-5)/135)*100 = 20

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

Shimano Moonshot S90ML Spinning Rod $180 NorthOne 

Rod Weight: 136g (4.8oz)

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

Carbon Fiber: 98.4% 

Rod Efficiency Score: ((32-6)/136)*100 = 19.1 

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

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 Moonshot S96ML Spinning Rod $183 NorthOne 

Rod Weight: 151g (5.3oz)

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

Carbon Fiber: 98.7% 

Rod Efficiency Score: ((32-6)/151)*100 = 17.2 

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 23 DIALUNA S96ML Spinning Rod $251 NorthOne 

Rod Weight: 137g (4.8oz)

Lure Weight: 6~28g (0.2-1oz)

Carbon Fiber: 99.7%

Rod Efficiency Score: ((28-6)/137)*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

Daiwa Saltist STIN962MFS 9.6ft M $150 TackleDirect 

Rod Weight: 240g(8.5oz)

Lure Weight: 8.5~42.5g (0.3-1.25oz)

Rod Efficiency Score: ((42.5-8.5)/240)*100 = 14.2  

2025 Okuma Hawaiian Custom B Whipping Rod 9ft $139 HiFishgear 

Rod Weight: 167g (5.9oz) 

Lure Weight: 10~28g (0.35-1oz)

Rod Efficiency Score: ((28-10)/167)*100 = 10.7

Trifecta Lite TRL-S 903ML-2 $220 Phenixrods 

Rod Weight: 142g (5oz)

Lure Weight: 7~21g (0.25-0.75oz)

Rod Efficiency Score: ((21-7)/142)*100 = 9.8 

Daiwa North Coast SS NC962MHFS 9.6ft medium-heavy $89.99 Fishmanswarehouse 

Rod Weight: 198g (7oz)

Lure Weight: 10~28g (0.37-1oz)

Rod Efficiency Score: ((28-10)/198)*100 = 9 

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