Saltwater Rod Action What Does It Mean? Different Rod Actions Explained

Fast, slow, moderate, stiff, parabolic, what do all these terms mean when looking at saltwater rods? Sven, our in-house rod expert, explains how the different rod actions bend and what that means for the rod.
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Any general rules about what are the advantages and disadvantages of each flex?

[@SaltwaterEdge]

The fast the action the less work it will be to cast a lure, but the more work it will be to work the lure and fight the fish. More moderate rods fight the fish more but take more effort to cast lures.

[@Skolmann]

What would be the best action action to work the following types of plugs; poppers, spooks, glide baits, pencils, swimmers, metal lips, minnow type ?

[@SaltwaterEdge]

Theres a lot of different lures there, some of which you would want different rods for. A moderate fast would cover a lot of the bases

[@larkinji2289]

What action good for tog fishing?

[@SaltwaterEdge]

That can depend on depth. For deep water you'll want something faster so you can set the hook quickly, for shallower water a moderate rod is the most fun.

[@heyjoejp]

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