02-03-2010, 08:48 PM
Powell Rods are good but but they overstate their rod specs on some rods. Meaning a medium heavy rod to Powell may feel like a Medium of another brand. Their swimbait rods feel like the specs stated on the blank. Their heavy crankin rod feels right too. I have a friend that has a MH rod that feels a little lighter than a MH. They are nice rods though.
Power vs. Action. Better rods will have Powers and Actions. Power refers to the stiffness of the rod. Action is the shape of the bend under load. So if you have two 7' rods, one Medium and one Heavy, and both have a fast action. Technically both rods should have the exact same bend, but the Heavy powered rod will require more weight to achieve the same bend as the Medium rod.
HockeyMan
[signature]
Power vs. Action. Better rods will have Powers and Actions. Power refers to the stiffness of the rod. Action is the shape of the bend under load. So if you have two 7' rods, one Medium and one Heavy, and both have a fast action. Technically both rods should have the exact same bend, but the Heavy powered rod will require more weight to achieve the same bend as the Medium rod.
HockeyMan
[signature]