If you are spooled with 10 lb line and a 1 2 oz.
Medium power fast action rod uses.
I only have one spinning rod i use and it s a ml xf lure weight 1 16 5 16 ounce.
A moderate fast or light action will bend nearly a third of the way down the rod blank which is considered slow.
They offer a bit better casting ability than a fast or x fast tip as their increased flex allows the rod to load up more energy facilitating long casts.
Lure your rod will partially load up to your action rating.
Medium action rods are a good choice for live bait and smaller artificial lures.
Style spinning rod.
Good applications for fast action rods are techniques where sensitivity is just as important as fighting ability.
The rod has plenty of power to get the fish safely away from a dock.
Medium medium action rods will bend around the middle point of the rod.
It s capable of throwing tubes worms senkos mojo rigs drop shots shaky heads poppers jerkbaits and light crankbaits.
With 10 braid and 8 fc leader i ve landed a 15 muskie and 20 carp in river current.
Power medium heavy.
A medium power rod with a fast action rating will typically sport a line rating of 6 12 lb.
These actions are often used for applications that involve treble hooks such as crankbaits and topwater lures or other reaction baits such as spinnerbaits.
Lots of fun and with the drag set properly there s no reason you can t land even big fish with a ml power rod.
A primary application for fast action rods is throwing single hook rigs through and over loose weeds and grass.
Medium and medium fast rods will usually provide a little more casting distance and still provide adequate hooksetting power.
I am echoing other comments.
A medium power fast action multi purpose spinning rod is an absolute must own.
A list of fishing rod specifications to look for are.
And a lure rating of 1 8 5 8 oz.
The rod s action influences how it casts how sensitive the tip is and the rate at which it transfers the hook set to the bait at the end of the line.
An excellent rod for skipping docks is the bass pro shops graphite series spinning rod.
Ideal for the occasional angler to the seasoned guide.
The medium power fast action will cover almost every sparse cover and deep water finesse situation imaginable.
Length 6 0 action fast.