Sometimes slow action rods are termed parabolic meaning the bend of the rod is similar throughout the length.
Moderate fast action rod uses.
Moderate action rods flex more near the middle of the blank.
Fast moderate and slow.
Extra fast action rods offer a high degree of tip sensitivity and offer faster power during hook set.
An extra fast or heavy action rod will bend three to four inches before transferring power to the blank which is considered quick.
If you use braid to fish spinnerbaits and chatterbaits then it will have plenty of backbone to drive a single hook home.
I m about to order the white bird casting rod from favorite rods free shipping for 24 hours but i can t decide if i should get the 7 4 moderate action or the 7 0 fast action it would mainly be used for spinnerbaits texas rigs jigs and frogs.
Moderate action bends at the 30 40 mark and slow action bends at 50 or below.
Because of the additional rod flex energy distribution and forgiveness this is one of the most versatile bass rods you can own.
Other manufacturers use variations of speed to describe action.
While it can be used in a variety of fishing situations it is most popular with single hooks applications like.
Slower action rods flex down into the butt section.
Cranks 7 to 7 5 foot medium action moderate action rod.
So you see there s some overlap here your cranking rod can also do double duty as a spinnerbait rod and your topwater rod can also be used for throwing.
Moderate fast fast extra fast.
A fast action rod will bend in only the top third or less of the blank a medium or moderate action will bend in the top half or so and a slow action will bend starting in the lower third of the rod.
The moderate fast action is an advantageous choice for presenting moving baits but when spooling up with 40 or 50 pound braided line the moderate fast action can become suitable for casting plastics and jigs.
Plastics 6 to 7 foot medium action fast action rod.
There are three general ratings that measure action.
This description is subject to.
This describes where the rod bends when pressure or weight is applied to the rod.
Spinners 6 5 to 7 5 foot medium action moderate to fast action rod.
Variations of fast better describe how quickly the rod stops bending and transfers power to the blank of the rod.
A fast action rod will bend in the top third or less of the blank a medium or moderate action rod will bend in the top half or so and a slow action rod will bend starting in the lower third of the rod and into the handle.