These differences have a significant effect on how a rod feels and performs.
Moderate fast vs fast action rod.
While it can be used in a variety of fishing situations it is most popular with single hooks applications like.
I am looking at a fenwick hmg 7 medium heavy rod with a moderate fast action.
Slower action rods flex down into the butt section.
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.
Sometimes slow action rods are termed parabolic meaning the bend of the rod is similar throughout the length.
Extra fast action rods offer a high degree of tip sensitivity and offer faster power during hook set.
Because of the additional rod flex energy distribution and forgiveness this is one of the most versatile bass rods you can own.
Fast action fly rods.
I use most all baits but probably use soft plastics such as worms and lizards the most.
Is a moderate fast action between medium and fast.
Medium or moderate initially in the upper 1 2 and slow initially along their full length.
Medium and moderate mean the same thing.
Typically made from graphite or a boron graphite mix.
I originally wanted a fast action but fenwick did not have one in that model.
Moderate action rods flex more near the middle of the blank.
Action is where a blank initially flexes.
Regardless of a rod s length or line rating it can flex near the tip towards in its middle or throughout their entire length.
Sometimes referred to as tip action or fast tip rods.
Fast action bends in the top 20 30 of the rod and it is the most common action rating.
I recommend fast action for all beginners.
Fast action blanks initially flex in their upper 1 3rd.