What is a medium heavy spinning rod Good For?

What is a medium heavy spinning rod Good For?

A medium/heavy rod with a fast action provides a great balance for most spinnerbaits up to half an ounce. When fishing baits greater than half an ounce, an extra fast action will provide better casting.

Do Baitcasters need special rods?

Yes, technically, you can use a baitcaster on a spinning rod, but it's not usually done because a spinning rod typically uses a spinning reel, which is the exact opposite of a baitcaster. Because the spinning rod typically uses the opposite type of reel from a baitcaster, they aren't designed to be used together.

How do you match a reel with a rod?

The length of a fishing rod typically ranges from 6-12 feet, so to choose a measurement for your needs, consider the type of fishing you plan to do, the species you are after and your fishing environment. A good length for beginner anglers is usually around 7 feet.

What action rod is best for jig fishing?

The best bass rods for jigs are going to be rated for heavy power with fast action tips. A longer rod works really well with jigs, so you want a casting rod that is at least seven feet. So much of jig fishing is about raising and lowering the rod tip, and the longer the rod the more line you pick up as you raise it.

What size rod is best for bass fishing?

The recommended size would be from 7- to 8-feet long (many tournament circuits do not allow bass fishing rods longer than 8-feet). A good choice would be a 7 1/2-foot rod because it is a little easier to pitch the baits. Pitching and flipping go together. Look at the tip, make sure it has some flexibility.

What is a moderate fast action rod good for?

Moderate-fast action rods will provide more casting distance and still provide sufficient hook setting power. The Moderate to Slow action blanks are usually good for multi-hook lures such as crank baits and top water lures or other reaction baits such as spinner baits, rattle baits and jerk baits.

What is a 6 foot rod good for?

For him, a 6-8 Lew's Hack Attack allows him a higher degree of accuracy than models of 7 feet or more. "I use this rod to target fish; for accurate casting under boat docks or overhanging limbs, or throwing to specific patches of grass," Hackney said.