Thread: Rod actions

Can someone explain the difference in rod actions?Difference between mod fast,fast,x-fast?And which techniques for which actions?I think Ive got a good understanding of it but thought it would be interesting to hear others input and make for a good thread.

X-Fast: Upper 20% flexes Blank Action
Fast: Upper 30% flexes
Med-fast: Upper 35% flexes
Mod-fast Upper 40% flexes
Moderate: Middle flex point
Slow: Flex progressive from tip to butt.

Blank Power
UL,L,ML,M,MH,H,XH,XXH.
Power ratings denoted on the last 2 #'s of the rod model on a scale of "0" being lightest to "9" the heaviest.
"power" is how much pressure it takes to deflect a rod, the higher the number the stiffer the rod. *Note* Some manufactures ratings vary, and a 3 power magbass rod is different than a 3 power saltwater rod. So they are inclusive to their series.
On most long crappie rods Moderate action / Lt. power is the standard.

Lots of information there Lip.

Thanks lip ripper that cleared up my questions.

I've heard it expressed several ways but Lip RIPPERS definition is the best answer I have ever heard, clear & to the point with a boatload of info. Thanks Lip.........Note to mod can we get Lip's post made into a sticky or put somewhere it will be handy,thanks