Extra Fast Action Rod

By knowing and understanding the action of a blank you can utilize that blank s properties to enhance a particular technique.

Extra fast action rod.

This description is subject to. Fast action bends in the top 20 30 of the rod and it is the most common action rating. The main benefits of an extra fast blank are its sensitivity and the quick response to bringing the natural power of the blank into play when fighting the fish. By comparison that little bit of extra time albeit brief that it takes to come tight with a medium to slow action rod is often enough for a fish to fully engulf a lure which in turn results in solid hookups.

The extra fast action loads efficiently even with light baits making it one of the best spinning rods we tested for fishing itty bitty plastics. Extra fast action rods offer a high degree of tip sensitivity and offer faster. Action balances the power of the rod for casting and fighting bass. Sometimes slow action rods are termed parabolic meaning the bend of the rod is similar throughout the length.

Slower action rods flex down into the butt section. A fast action rod will bend in only the top third or less of the blank a medium or moderate action will bend in the top half or so and a slow action will bend starting in the lower third of the rod. Our 7 foot 1 inch test rod had medium power and fast action ratings. The action of a rod is determined by where a rod flexes along the blank.

Extra fast action fishing rod. An extra fast or heavy action rod will bend three to four inches before transferring power to the blank which is considered quick. Moderate action rods flex more near the middle of the blank. Faster action rods flex mostly near the tip.

Moderate action bends at the 30 40 mark and slow action bends at 50 or below. There are also some in between ratings like extra fast and moderate fast. Another well engineered casting rod choice from bass pro shops is the johnny morris patriot casting rod also built with fast action and heavy power on a 7 rod length. A 7 6 heavy fast action fishing rod that s proven to be lightweight and sensitive but with the back bone to haul big bass is the lew s custom speed stick casting rod.

13 fishing omen black. Fast moderate and slow. Extra fast fast moderate and slow actions refer to flex and ultimately the relative time it takes for the rod to return to the at rest position once released from under a load. With fast and extra fast rods anglers sometimes pull the lure away from a fish during the strike because of the rod s stiffness.