Rod actions

[albright1695]

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.

[The Lip RIPPERS]

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.

[azslabber]

Lots of information there Lip.

[albright1695]

Thanks lip ripper that cleared up my questions.

[jaxsprat]

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

[CrappiePappy]

... and the copied thread is in the Archives Forum.

... cp

[Eager Beaver]

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.

UL,L, ML I would use for Crappie and panfish.
M,MH,H I use for Walleye and Catfish
M,MH,H,XH,XXH I use for Bass and Pike
M,MH,H I use with Plastic worms and soft baits
MH,H I use with Spinnerbaits and stick baits
XH,XXH These are flipping
sticks and I use them for Jigs or very large worms or frogs.
EB

[jaxsprat]

... and the copied thread is in the Archives Forum.

... cp

THANKS CRAPPIEPAPPY