What action rods do you like?

[TexasCharles]

How do you tell if you have a fast or slow action rod. I purchased both of my rods by mail and didn't think to inquire about the speed. The 5 wt is much easlier for me to cast with than the 3 wt. Does that mean it is slower or faster? I like the 5 wt much better. With the 5 wt I can feel the rod flex. With the 3 wt I can feel the line settle around my head and in a pile in front of me.

Charles

[nighthawk]

Medium to fast actions for me.

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[tea stick]

charles,

I'm no expert, but I'll take a stab at answering your question.

First, you'll notice there is no consenus of opion on what people prefer, be it slow, medium or fast action. It has to do with casting style and the type of fishing your doing.

If your 3 wt rod is one of them there super light jobs, it will be more difficult to feel the rod load. If your having difficulty casting the #3, then I would suggest you turn your head so you can WATCH the backcast and SEE the timing. Practice this until you begin to not only see the timing but can also feel it.

Hope this helps,

Scott

[dleo6446]

I like tham all but my preferences in fishing push me to my Winnie BIIx for graphite (med fast action), my McFarland or my Steffan for fiberglass (slower action), and I like the action of the Perfectionist in bamboo.

(Beautiful collection there Mr. Banjo!)

[jargo432]

For my 7wt rod I like a fast action rod to help with the big bugs/clousers. For my 3wt rod I like a medium action rod for dry flies and small nymphs.

[okflyfisher]

I tend to like the fast rods(6-9wt). In lighter wt rods( 5wt & under) I prefermy rods to be med fast

[sjh]

Charles:
To tell what the action of a rod is do the following. Hold the rod at a 45 degree angle with the tip touching the floor. Press the rod down causing it to bend and observe where most of the bend occurs. If its near the tip its a fast action, if mostly in the middle its a medium action, and if its distributed throughout the rod its a slow action.

[This message has been edited by sjh (edited 29 May 2006).]

[ohiotuber]

IMHO I don't cast well with any of 'em, but love 'em all. Not only in casting, but that action provides a unique feel & thrill in the "fight"!
Mike

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[J Castwell]

Tie rod-tip to floor. Hold the rod by the cork handle and pull up slowly. The 'fast' rod will burst (fast), long before the 'slow' rod does. True.

[old geezer]

I like my rods like my women, well balanced and fast action.

The geezer

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