Moderate Fast Action Rod

The rod s action influences how it casts how sensitive the tip is and the rate at which it transfers the hook set to the bait at the end of the line.

Moderate fast action rod.

Action balances the power of the rod for casting and fighting bass. I recommend fast action for all beginners and anyone trying out a handful of different techniques or targeting different species. A moderate fast or light action will bend nearly a third of the way down the rod blank which is considered slow. The moderate to slow action blanks are usually good for multi hook treble lures such as crank baits rattle baits and jerk baits.

Moderate action rods flex more near the middle of the blank. A moderate or medium action rod is very versatile. 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. Slower action rods flex down into the butt section.

A fast action fly rod or steelhead rod will bend much lower and more easily than a fast action. Fast action bends in the top 20 30 of the rod and it is the most common action rating. Presentations and techniques that benefit from fast action rods are jigs texas rigged and carolina rigged worms. Is a moderate fast action between medium and fast.

Faster action rods flex mostly near the tip. Improved line control and accuracy over fast action. Fast action is popular because it provides sensitivity for monitoring bites and can quickly load up for hook setting. During casting a moderate action rod will bend moderately for half of its length and the lower half will remain stiff.

Suited to widest range of fishing conditions great versatile rod choice for beginners. More forgiving than a fast action rod a moderate action rod is somewhat flexible but also offers a good degree of stiffness. This description is subject to the type of rod you may be talking about at the time. Rod actions this describes where the rod bends when pressure or weight is applied to the rod.

I originally wanted a fast action but fenwick did not have one in that model. Moderate action bends at the 30 40 mark and slow action bends at 50 or below. I am looking at a fenwick hmg 7 medium heavy rod with a moderate fast action. The action of a rod is determined by where a rod flexes along the blank.

I use most all baits but probably use soft plastics such as worms and lizards the most. Sometimes slow action rods are termed parabolic meaning the bend of the rod is similar throughout the length.