test curves

hi looking at fining down the gear for the summer if it comes , rods in particular, some of the longer carp rods come with a test curve rating and im guessing that a 3.5lb test curve should handle a 2-3oz lead with bait is that info correct cheers in advance of answers

im not really sure how the test curve works on carp rods but i have a 13ft daiwa carp rod that cost about 100euro that i use for bass fishing,wrasse off rocks etc and it has a 2.5lb test curve an it casts 2/3oz leads fair distanes with ease.. i dont no if this gives you any idea??

i have an andy nickelson salmon rod,rated 1 1/2lb,and i use it for flounder fishing,and pollock and mack during the summer,it casts 3oz no problems but then again im not wanging it only a gentle lob into the surf,but i have cast 2oz a hundred yds plus with it no problems.

Seanie, you might be better buying a bass rod for bait fishing. I use a 2.5lb rod for lure fishing and have also cast 1-2 oz leads with it. But for the beach I prefer a proper bass rod.