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Location: mercer wi | Just wondering, I'm a stcroix guy and all their rods I've fished have fast action. I love how crisp they are to cast and like the tip in the 8. Just would like to hear what people like about fast action vs. Mod fast. Advantages n disadvantages. | |
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| Moderate actions are a better choice for reaction baits such as cranks as they are more forgiving at time of strike. Unfortunately and as you noted, rod builders seem stuck on fast action rods as the be all end all. About the only time you will find mod actions with any representation is trolling rods. A mod action is most akin to using mono line on your fast tip;doesn't help with sensitivity but after the hit, the mod action comes into its own and is far more forgiving then a fast action. Mods load up slower on the cast but once you get used to it, its just fine and arguably will result in longer casts as they can store more energy. In todays marketing of high modulus graphite I suspect we will continue to see fast actions. Too bad....since when is sensitivity an issue when musky fishing? Walleye fisherman talk about a "finesse bite" at times barely detectable.....musky guys.....dont hear it from them too much.
A high modulus graphite rod would require its walls thinned out to offer mod action and that may mean more warranty claims to the manufacturer so thats the industry's trade-off.
Fenwick recently re-launched their "Lunkerstick" models from the '70's however to-date they are walleye/bass rod weights. These rods have a slower action and are fiberglass/graphite blends....something I wish others in the industry would pursuit especially since we all fish no stretch braid these days.
As for figure 8's, I guarantee you will lose fewer boatside hits on a mod action rod. | |
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Location: Hayward, WI | I'd say slower rods are more forgiving for casting lighter baits, and are easier to keep a deep bend in the rod during the fight, helping to cushion head shakes and runs. The faster action rods work well for fast figure 8's with hard pulling baits, and ripping heavy baits like big rubber or big crankbaits.
Having a good combination of the two is nice. Tackle Industries rods are a little slower than many, but for the most part I like that. I have a St.Croix Big Nasty with about an inch cut off the tip. That's pretty fast, but still seems to load up well enough to fight a fish and even casts Cowgirls reasonably well. | |
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