The terms “rod action” and “rod power” are not interchangeable when it comes to fishing rods. Understanding the difference can help you have a better day on the water. You may hear an angler say, “I ...

There’s one thing crankbait rods for bass all have in common—a parabolic bend. That flex, which is described as a slow or moderate action, stretches from tip to handle. It creates long casts, controls ...

Rod “action” gets overcomplicated online. You don’t need a physics degree. Action is basically where the rod bends and how quickly it transitions from bend to backbone. That bend point affects casting ...

I was casting a 6-weight all night, and I just couldn’t get my line to lay out in the 20 mph wind. In fact, it was so windy we had to spot-lock the bow of the flats boat in the opposite direction and ...

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Fiberglass resins and epoxies have been around since the 1930s, but the material did not make its way into the fishing industry until after World War II. In the 1950s, glass-impregnated bamboo rods ...

It’s not always necessary to have a two or three-piece rod and a holdall to enjoy a day’s fishing. Sometimes, all it takes is a compact rod stashed in the boot or tucked into a suitcase to turn an ...