A question that I haven’t seen addressed as yet is what does the action look and feel like. Some UL rods start to bend as soon as they leave the handle. I’ve heard reference to a noodle rod and that’s what I’ve always associated with the term parabolic. It seems that you could easily touch them end to end. I’m not smart enough to fight a good fish on a rod like this. Others hardly bend at all in the lower section of a two piece rod and the top delivers all the flex. Keep in mind that all manufacturers aren’t on the same page of rating their actions. UL from one may be light from another, which is why I say to handle before you buy. My preference is light weight, two piece handle, good balance and some backbone in the lower section of the rod. Surprise fish will be difficult without this firmer area. As you feel different rods from different makers you’ll begin to see the difference I speak of. Some are downright pleasant and others make you wonder how it could be described as whatever. I will tell you that when you find a good one there will be no doubt in your mind that you have to have one. Good luck in the search.
While you’re looking you may pickup some rods that look like they might be light in action, but they’re listed as medium. I’m surprised at some of these I pick up that have almost no flex and are listed as a medium action. They resemble a broomstick to me.
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