Regardless of a rod s length or line rating it can flex near the tip towards in its middle or throughout their entire length.
Moderate fast vs fast action rod.
Extra fast action rods offer a high degree of tip sensitivity and offer faster power during hook set.
Sometimes referred to as tip action or fast tip rods.
Fast action is popular because it provides sensitivity for monitoring bites and can quickly load up for hook setting.
Fast action bends in the top 20 30 of the rod and it is the most common action rating.
I use most all baits but probably use soft plastics such as worms and lizards the most.
Is a moderate fast action between medium and fast.
Because of the additional rod flex energy distribution and forgiveness this is one of the most versatile bass rods you can own.
Medium or moderate initially in the upper 1 2 and slow initially along their full length.
Slower action rods flex down into the butt section.
A fast action rod will bend in only the top third or less of the blank a medium or moderate action will bend in the top half or so and a slow action will bend starting in the lower third of the rod.
Fast action fly rods.
Action is where a blank initially flexes.
I originally wanted a fast action but fenwick did not have one in that model.
I recommend fast action for all beginners.
Sometimes slow action rods are termed parabolic meaning the bend of the rod is similar throughout the length.
I am looking at a fenwick hmg 7 medium heavy rod with a moderate fast action.
Fast action blanks initially flex in their upper 1 3rd.
Moderate action rods flex more near the middle of the blank.
These differences have a significant effect on how a rod feels and performs.
Moderate action bends at the 30 40 mark and slow action bends at 50 or below.
Typically made from graphite or a boron graphite mix.