03-17-2007, 07:22 PM
Great question, and although I am not sure, I will take a stab at this.
I think the rod action would have much more to do with "feeling a bite" and setting the hook".
An example would be "bass fishing" with a light action rod. when you set the hook you really don't get a firm hook set. Many people still fish them with light action rods but I have always found when bass fishing, striper fishing, etc.. I like a heavier action rod so i can really set the hook.
On fish like trout you don't need as firm a hook set and lighter action rods let you see and feel way lighter strikes and nibbles then your heavier action rods.
Again I am not positive that these are the only diffrences but those are the ones that come to mind.
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I think the rod action would have much more to do with "feeling a bite" and setting the hook".
An example would be "bass fishing" with a light action rod. when you set the hook you really don't get a firm hook set. Many people still fish them with light action rods but I have always found when bass fishing, striper fishing, etc.. I like a heavier action rod so i can really set the hook.
On fish like trout you don't need as firm a hook set and lighter action rods let you see and feel way lighter strikes and nibbles then your heavier action rods.
Again I am not positive that these are the only diffrences but those are the ones that come to mind.
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