The BEST FISHING ROD for You!!! --Explaining Rod Power vs. Action

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There's been a TON of misconceptions about the best rod actions for bass fishing over the years. In this video I explain my opinions regarding the IDEAL actions for a variety of techniques, as well as the differences between rod power and action.

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[dennisnicholson]

A couple of months ago, I called customer service at St. Croix. and asked the nice lady, with whom I spoke, why the majority of their rods were fast action. Her answer, essentially, was that it allowed a better hookset. This reflects what you are saying in this video about rod manufacturers and their emphasis on fast and extremely fast actions. Over time, I have come to think that slower-action rods have better castability. In addition, l, like you, have realized that the power ratings among manufacturers is all over the place. Therefore, what I prefer to look at, when I am researching rods is 1) the range of pounds-test line that it accommodates and 2) the range of lure weights. Then, I look at the rod's action. I'm sure that not everyone will do it my way but my approach just make sense to me. Thank you for this video. I learned a lot.

[dieseldood]

I don't think it was boring. I think is an awesome point of education. Till I started building rods I didn't TRULY know or understand what power vs action actually did for a fisherman. Keep up the good work!

[carloscolon]

Grabbing one of these next week they look great. You call it boring, this explained things in simple terms where no one else on youtube has...

[coletrueblood]

NOT BORING. Bro you are one of the the most knowledgeable anglers available as a video resource and I cannot put in words how valuable that is to novice anglers like myself. Not to mention that not many other people would actually take the time to explain something like this. Thanks again for the great information man, keep up the good work!

[BassGeek]

A frog's hooks fight against each other. a more parabolic bend is beneficial for that. A Fast action drives that single heavier hooks home. So a Frog is kinda the exception to the rule.

[michaelrichards]

These are the type of videos I beliieve more of the utube fisher guys should do its.cool watching fish be caught but these informative type vids are what help viewers catch fish and not waste hundreds of dollars on the wrong equipment. Great job ! Keep it up.PEACE!!!

[patrickconnors]

I didn't find it boring and in fact noticed while fishing yesterday some the characteristics you described in the three different rod brands used, all of which were 7' MH. As far as differences, not least of which was how each worked differently though labelled the same from the tips and throughout the blanks. Great information again Ben. I'm still learning, including how to cast without creating horrific backlashes, lol.

[coreycreppel]

That explanation was 💯... Spot on! Can't explain the importance of having the proper rod enough. It's hard enough to get a bite some times, much worse when losing the few fish that do bite because of a poor hookset or rod.

[toddmfd]

Will you do a video of which 6th sense rods you use for each presentation.

[TheAmericanAngling]

One of the best explanations of rod action/power. Another MAJOR thing people ignore is the spine in a rod - a lot of rods you'll have a "jump point" where the blank will essentially click over. Had several rods from a certain company we reviewed and got told to pull down.

[billythompson]

This video was not boring at all. This is the stuff I need to learn more about, been fishing for awhile but never really understood all the difference in the rods. Keep it up man love all
your videos

[davidhathaway]

This was more informative than you think.

I'd like to know what Rods you got (6th sense of course) and what use you are putting them to.

[riginall]

Good advice. People easily get confused about the action and the thickness. Personally, i like a slow action with a medium to medium light backbone rod

[tylerstewart]

Hey man I know you'll probably never see this comment but I'm a husband and a father of 3 boys an owner of a company and I'm 23. To see you put the fish game on your back and not cop out to the ignorance of the biz. It's inspiring man. Bass fishing saved me and your making new fisherman everyday. Keep up the good work and just keep doing you and nail them slonches. Mfer 4life

[TobuscusFan]

As a fairly amateur, self-taught fisherman this type of video is great. Definitely helps me with the small details in gear and techniques.

[Jschuhfishing]

I've literally been searching for this video, then you post it today.. what a surprise, Milliken is on point. As always. Sick vid

[xxcaseyxxc]

I just ordered the 7'3 heavy fast, love everything from 6th Sense so I can't imagine these not being great.

[jasongoux]

Very informative video. I've gone to more parabolic rods over the last couple years, especially for punching & frogs. My favorite flipping rod is the Kistler Helium M.A.D. 7'11" HModF rod. I punch, throw deep cranks & swim baits with it. But for 1/4-3/8 oz, t-rig worms in deep water, making long casts, I use GLX 893 (7'5" MHXF). Enjoyed the vid.

[trzebiatowskib]

Just got into fishing serious just last year. And have been trying to figure out which and what kind of setup I want to get and use. This video helped out a ton on giving me things to look at... and look for... and I'm seriously gonna go give these new rods a try.. perfect timing with them coming out as it's open water time almost.

[samuelgraham]

Finally! I have been watching a ton of guys on here, but once again you put yourself ahead of the game. By far the best on YouTube