Extra Fast Action Rod Uses

Again without a standard to reference it s meaningless.

Extra fast action rod uses.

Other manufacturers use variations of speed to describe action. The idea is to not pull the crank out of the fish s mouth when setting the hook. A moderate action rod is ideal for cranking. Another well engineered casting rod choice from bass pro shops is the johnny morris patriot casting rod also built with fast action and heavy power on a 7 rod length.

Original poster 1 points 5 years ago. There are rod actions which fall between fast and slow and some rod actions which fall beyond these actions. Sometimes slow action rods are termed parabolic meaning the bend of the rod is similar throughout the length. Spinners 6 5 to 7 5 foot medium action moderate to fast action rod.

For lighter cranks you dont want an extra fast action rod you would want moderate action. An extra fast or heavy action rod will bend three to four inches before transferring power to the blank which is considered quick. By knowing and understanding the action of a blank you can utilize that blank s properties to enhance a particular technique. Fast moderate and slow.

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. Extra fast the extra fast will flex only about 10 to 20 down the rod blank allowing an angler to quickly utilize the blanks power and backbone. Moderate action bends at the 30 40 mark and slow action bends at 50 or below. Moderate fast fast extra fast.

Below i will outline these and what each rod action is generally used for. Plastics 6 to 7 foot medium action fast action rod. I realize a member is already looking for the illustration to define rod action bending 1 3rd upper is moderate 1 4 upper is fast and 1 8 upper is extra fast the problem with that depends on the line load and position held which isn t defined. Variations of fast better describe how quickly the rod stops bending and transfers power to the blank of the rod.

Extra fast fast moderate and slow actions refer to flex and ultimately the relative time it takes for the rod to return to the at rest position once released from under a load. There are three general ratings that measure action. Fast action bends in the top 20 30 of the rod and it is the most common action rating.