The terms “rod action” and “rod power” are not interchangeable when it comes to fishing rods. Understanding the difference can help you have a better day on the water. You may hear an angler say, “I ...

Ever wondered why some rods bend to the butt and others feel like broom handles with a reel seat? That’s the rod action, not some jargon, or marketing, but the actual way the carbon responds under ...

There's one thing crankbait rods for bass all have in common—a parabolic bend. That flex, which is described as a slow or moderate action, stretches from tip to handle. It creates long casts, controls ...