Extra Fast Action Rod

With fast and extra fast rods anglers sometimes pull the lure away from a fish during the strike because of the rod s stiffness.

Extra fast action rod.

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. There are also some in between ratings like extra fast and moderate fast. 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. The extra fast blanks are stiffer than slow soft blanks it will send out vibration to your hand much more powerfully.

Moderate action rods flex more near the middle of the blank. A moderate fast or light action will bend nearly a third of the way down the rod blank which is considered slow. Fast action bends in the top 20 30 of the rod and it is the most common action rating. There are three general ratings that measure action.

An extra fast or heavy action rod will bend three to four inches before transferring power to the blank which is considered quick. Sometimes slow action rods are termed parabolic meaning the bend of the rod is similar throughout the length. Fast moderate and slow. Slower action rods flex down into the butt section.

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. Extra fast action rods offer a high degree of tip sensitivity and offer faster. By knowing and understanding the action of a blank you can utilize that blank s properties to enhance a particular technique. Action balances the power of the rod for casting and fighting bass.

Extra fast action fishing rod. This description is subject to. 13 fishing omen black. Our 7 foot 1 inch test rod had medium power and fast action ratings.

Moderate action bends at the 30 40 mark and slow action bends at 50 or below. Faster action rods flex mostly near the tip. 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. 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.