08-22-2011, 04:14 PM
I don't sharpen hooks, I replace them. The only exception for me is my larger hooks I use in saltwater.
Be mindful you don't get a rod that has too quick an action. The limberness of the rod helps to obsorb the shock of the fish jumping, running, and shaking it's head. A more limber rod would allow you the use of stiffer braid, or a heavier mono with less give. There is a balance between rod, line, and tactics.
And just a note, when a rod says: ultra light, medium, medium heavy, etc..... That is not refering to the action of the rod, which is a totally different thing; it's refering to the "power" of the rod. The action refers to the limberness or stiffness of the rod, as in, how quickly the rod tip returns to it's original position. So, what you're looking for is a medium action rod, but still in an ultra light power class. [
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Be mindful you don't get a rod that has too quick an action. The limberness of the rod helps to obsorb the shock of the fish jumping, running, and shaking it's head. A more limber rod would allow you the use of stiffer braid, or a heavier mono with less give. There is a balance between rod, line, and tactics.
And just a note, when a rod says: ultra light, medium, medium heavy, etc..... That is not refering to the action of the rod, which is a totally different thing; it's refering to the "power" of the rod. The action refers to the limberness or stiffness of the rod, as in, how quickly the rod tip returns to it's original position. So, what you're looking for is a medium action rod, but still in an ultra light power class. [
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