Medium Heavy Action Rod Uses

When bass fishing it s not always easy to match the correct rod with the lures you want to use.

Medium heavy action rod uses. A fast action rod will bend in the top third or less of the blank a medium or moderate action rod will bend in the top half or so and a slow action rod will bend starting in the lower third of the rod and into the handle. I didn t mention any brands in this video but you can check out reviews of some of the rods reels and fishing line we ve used below. This may require quite a bit of force. Action simply put is where a rod bends.

Fast action rods are great for most applications where a short to long casting distance is involved and single hooks are the rule such as worm and jig fishing. Medium and medium fast rods will usually provide a little more casting distance and still provide adequate hooksetting power. The medium heavy power rod is the most popular rod power for bass anglers and will work for an incredible range of lures. 7ft ol whisker catfish rod 2 piece med heavy spinning.

When fishing with spinnerbaits use at least a medium heavy power rod because of the larger single hook. If you are spooled with 10 lb line and a 1 2 oz. This describes where the rod bends when pressure or weight is applied to the rod. When a bass strikes a strong hook set is necessary to drive the large single point hook through the jaw of a fish.

A medium power rod with a fast action rating will typically sport a line rating of 6 12 lb. It s the staple rod power for most spinnerbaits crankbaits toads spooks chatterbaits casting jigs spoons buzzbaits carolina rigs and more. A 3000 series reel on a 7 6 medium to medium heavy rod with a fast action tip and 10 lb braid with a 20 lb leader can handle everything from a 15 trout to a 45 redfish. Lure your rod will partially load up to your action rating.

Okuma white diamond downrigger rod 7 6 medium light 2 pc wd dr 762ml.