Definition of "fast tip" on rod?

BassQualifier · 11-01-08, 04:21 PM

I read a lot of articles in fishing magazines that use the term "fast tip" when referring to the action of a rod. What does this mean exactly? I wasn't sure if "fast tip" meant that the tip was stiff, or if it was very whippy, or what. Thanks for shedding any light on this for me!

JB · 11-01-08, 05:26 PM

it varies on some brands, but I'd expect that up to 18 inches on the rod tip are more flexible than other medium action rods..test yours and see what area bends easy, then the middle is more stiff...
On most rod makes this varies in stiffness and number of inches from the rod tip that is flexible.
I like a medium with fast tip for light crankbaits and I also throw jerkbaits with this kind of rod.

Marty · 11-01-08, 08:01 PM

Here's a guide.

Extra-fast--most of the bend in the rod is in the upper 25%.

Fast--33%.

Moderate--50%

Slow--extends into butt section.

skeeter944 · 11-01-08, 10:32 PM

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/rodselection.html

Check this article out, it should answer your question. Later man

woody · 11-02-08, 08:28 PM

Hey skeeter,

Thanks for pointing that article out.

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11-01-08, 04:21 PM	#1
BassQualifier BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 55	Definition of "fast tip" on rod? I read a lot of articles in fishing magazines that use the term "fast tip" when referring to the action of a rod. What does this mean exactly? I wasn't sure if "fast tip" meant that the tip was stiff, or if it was very whippy, or what. Thanks for shedding any light on this for me!

11-01-08, 08:01 PM	#3
Marty BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,580	Here's a guide. Extra-fast--most of the bend in the rod is in the upper 25%. Fast--33%. Moderate--50% Slow--extends into butt section. __________________ Meeting expenses is easy...they're EVERYWHERE The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits Rochester, NY

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11-01-08, 05:26 PM	#2
JB BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,655	it varies on some brands, but I'd expect that up to 18 inches on the rod tip are more flexible than other medium action rods..test yours and see what area bends easy, then the middle is more stiff... On most rod makes this varies in stiffness and number of inches from the rod tip that is flexible. I like a medium with fast tip for light crankbaits and I also throw jerkbaits with this kind of rod.

11-01-08, 10:32 PM	#4
skeeter944 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Somewhere in South Carolina Posts: 2,377	http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/rodselection.html Check this article out, it should answer your question. Later man

11-02-08, 08:28 PM	#5
woody BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jonesville, Indiana Posts: 3,597	Hey skeeter, Thanks for pointing that article out.

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