Common Fishing Rod Confusions Explained | Rod Action and Power Made Simple

Rod Power Definition: How much weight a rod can handle when
under load from a fishing lure.

Rod Action Definition: Where the rod loads when put under force.

My 5 Favorite Denali Rods:

- KOVERT Lite Series Casting Rod 7'2" Heavy

- KOVERT Lite Series Cranking Rod 7'6" Med Hvy

- KOVERT Lite Series Cranking Rod 6'10" Medium

- KOVERT Lite Casting Rod 7'6" Med Hvy

- KOVERT Lite Casting Rod 7'6" Hvy Mod Fast

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[elonmust]

Having 75 rods is great, but I seem to be able to catch them just as well with a wacky rig on a flipping pole as I can a deep diving crankbait on that same pole. I've started buying $49.99 allstar rods & have to say that they do the job just as well as all of the $250.00 xpride rods that I've tried. The only rod I've ever had snap in 2 was an xpride... Getting the correct setup is important, but exaggerating the concept like some other youtube bass fishing personalities do, bugs me.. "For the 5xd you need THIS $499.00 rod, but for the 6xd you need THIS OTHER $499.00 rod, & for the 8xd you need YET ANOTHER $499.00 ROD!!" Madness....

[michaelburke]

I have a 6' 6"" medium/medium Sigma by Shakespeare. Great all around spinning rod and reel combo. I can fish jigs, spinnerbaits, hard baits, soft baits, spinners and spoons. I've had it for about twenty years and have caught pike, walleye, small mouth and largemouth and have been very happy with it. Cost was about $35.00 originally. Just can't justify an expensive rod.

[wilmerpruitt]

Absolutely the best tutorial I've seen on this subject in my 50 plus years of fishing. Thanks Jonny

[maxcole]

Definitely good vid, seeing the rods loaded up next to each other really clears up mod-fast or fast action.

[funkymojo]

Saved for future reference. Thanks for explaining this. I work at a sporting goods store and this can be a challenging concepts for new anglers.

[RCSTILE]

I have watched what seems like a million of these how to and what to use videos. You two gentlemen are the only people I have seen that intelligently explain the actual " when and why" of rod selection. Your explanation applies to all type of fresh water rods, crank, spin or fly. The same situation applies to all of them.

[markesquivel]

Your videos are always a wealth of inspiration and knowledge, thank you.

[williamfedor]

Thanks for clearing this up. I had it completely backwards. Finally someone explained it!

[erk]

I love rods that are bait specific with a decal of the bait on the rod. Great content I loved this video.👍😎❤️🎣

[guyb]

Very nice video thanks. Hard to put all my old rods out to pasture to buy new ones. But I will look at what I have and compare techniques.

[lamontewyche]

Tremendous video that breaks down how to choose the perfect rod for the job! Thank you so much!!

[youdonthavetoreadthispost.]

Finesse requires precision and the right tool for the job. Try to stay near the middle of the range for most applications for best overall performance. Slow for trolling. Fast for sensitivity. Heavy rod weight doesn't matter in a rod holder. You want a rod that bends to the butt section and pumps 'below' the tip section with a 'tremble' at the tip so you can 'read' the plug.
This is spot on. I've built a few. Spine the blank before you build one!

[serenityartspace-lougomes]

You earned a subscription with this video. Thanks for the great info. I'm in the process of dialing in my gear for different techniques, and this helps a lot. I'm at the stage where I'm less concerned with catching lots of bass, and focusing on targeting the biggest. So, lots of big swimbaits and specific tackle and lines. Knowing what rods to set up will be a huge help. Thanks!

[vicpetersen]

You’re a gifted teacher! This video has given a lot of clarity on the subject. Now I need to sort through my rods and caul the lot.

[Davvid]

Thank you so much it makes it so simple once they they said what each action was for now I won't have a problem with that. Thank you very much

[jamenmartin]

One of the best videos ever made in regards to fishing! So much misinformation out there, that I fell for lol

[marcuspierantozzi]

Excellent content.. thank you. One day please do a video on winter bass where the water temp doesn't drop that much. Where I live winter water temps seldom drop below 60°F

[fishncoach]

If you look at the example from your video, the MH fast does the same thing that the Moderate Heavy would. The difference between the 2 with the heavy weight was the same thing that you would describe as action.

[ricksalling]

As always John. Great information and presentation.

[derylminnich]

Very informative, thank you. This video was very helpful learning about power and action...
But what about rod lengths?