I'm talking with a long time fly fisherman tonight and the subject of rod action comes up. I express my preferance for a fast action rod and say that fast action rods can cast better in the wind than a slow action rod but that the timing requirements for a fast action rod are much tighter. I said you have more room in the timing department with a slow action rod.

He looks at me and said that anyone can cast a fast action rod because just the opposite, they are more forgiving and you will cast into the wind easier with a slow action rod which is exactly opposite of my position.

Am I all wet and confused or is my buddy?