Fast Action Rod For Crankbaits

A list of fishing rod specifications to look for are.

Fast action rod for crankbaits. Moderate action rods flex more near the middle of the blank. Slower action rods flex down into the butt section. It is an excellent choice for power fishing moving baits or any lures that might need sensitivity castability and additional rod forgiveness. And a lure rating of 1 8 5 8 oz.

It s rated for lures up to 3 4 ounce so covers many of the heavier crankbait lures i use. The difference is that power is the bending action for the lower two thirds or more of the rod and action is the measure of bend at tip of the rod whatever length is remaining. 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. Sometimes slow action rods are termed parabolic meaning the bend of the rod is similar throughout the length.

These rods combine the best of both worlds to make the perfect rod for squarebill crankbaits. For most crankbait fisherman a rod that is crafted with a moderate taper will work fine. Technology has improved and you can get a composite fiberglass graphite rod that works much better. A slow action will bend from the base all the way to the tip.

The rod is tampered moderately and sells at about 150. The moderate fast action rod it has 30 to 40 flex and is a bit slower than the reaction time of a standard fast action rod. A fast action will bend mostly near the tip. Rod action refers to where the bend in the rod will start.

Lure your rod will partially load up to your action rating. A medium power rod with a fast action rating will typically sport a line rating of 6 12 lb. This description is subject to. Style casting rod.

I have never used better rods for crankbait fishing regardless of the price in my 50 plus years of bass fishing. Power medium to medium heavy. Slow action tips start bending at a lower point on the rod and as the speed increases the bend. By bigfishken1 from lawrenceville georgia.

You get the moderate parabolic action you need to get a good hook set keep the hook in the fish and reduce snags. It is a bigger cranking rod and mostly not suitable for smaller crankbaits. For most fishermen a crankbait pole should have a moderate to moderate fast action. This is good as you retrieve the lure your fast action rod should bend about 10 15 leaving you another 10 15.

Action is measured as a level of speed ranging from slow to extra fast. If you are spooled with 10 lb line and a 1 2 oz. Length 7 action fast. The rod i use most for crankbaits is a shimano compre cpc c70mb baitcasting rod 7 long medium power medium fast action.