Thread: New fly fisher - reel advice

What is a fast/medium action? And the rod numbers I am guessing higher number for heavier fish?


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Originally Posted by HOO

What is a fast/medium action? And the rod numbers I am guessing higher number for heavier fish?


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The action refers to the stiffness of a rod. A med-slow action will load slower. Typically not many options now in modern rods are anything less than med-stiff. Your casting style will determine your action need. Typically a faster action will give faster line speed so you can cast into the wind easier or push out longer casts. Some guys with very smooth casting can work with anything but it's from lots of experience. The weight of a rod refers to the line it will be designed to cast. The lighter the line the shorter it is typically designed to be cast. A small creek with still water needs a lighter rod to give good presentation typically. The Tongariro or large rivers have a lot of noise and action so a bigger rod (heavier) will assist with getting a line further out into fishable water. The line should be matched to the rod.
An alaround NZ setup would be something like a 9'0" four piece rod with a WF6 floating line. Good setups come around family easy at decent prices. I think the Primal gear rates as good bang for buck.