how would you rate the stiffness of this rod?
1656432
This rod has a moderate action which means it flexes from around halfway. If you are looking for a stiffer rod they make a slightly longer rod with a fast action. This rod is very well made and suited for tighter creeks and rivers where the fish aren't too big. Hope this helps?
1656433
I use my St Croix Triumph spinning rod fishing for perch out on lake erie! The rod is very senitive. You can feel the perch when they just mouth the bait.lift the rod and you have your fish.also very strong when you hook a sheephead!
1656434
Moderate , meaning 80% of this pole will bend, great for moving baits, like small crankbaits, small jerkbaits, not so good for worms, jigs or tubs.
478836
I replaced the rod a few months ago. It's meant to be bent. and you straighten it out as you insert it.
1802766
The rod is metal. The component at the base is plastic. There doesn't appear to be much force applied to it though.
364631
I would say, after having seen the pole, that it would be perfectly adequate for the casual fisherman. I grew up with a dad who was an avid fisherman; this rod has everything that you need to catch fish! Hope that this helps.
361149
The down rod is distressed and looks much better than a bronze rod you would get at a home retail store. The price is about the same and is well worth getting.
167987
I've had this rod for about 4 seasons now. It is a work horse; its rated for 2 oz but can double it up to 4 oz.
1059977
It's a noodle tip trolling rod with a stiff lower/mid section (I have landed 30lb chinook salmon multiple times with our duo of rods). IMHO there are better rods out there for your application but you might like it...
2019658
For me it was pretty stiff, i moved it around a couple times and it didn't move a bit. And i mean once you settle it in place, why would it matter? (PS. I used 16-gauge wires and it makes it pretty tight and that could be why it's stiff for me.)
819178
I intended to anchor it securely enough for incidental grabs with larger screws than provided- into studs. I think it would have been strong enough, but I would not want to routinely put much weight on it. You can set the space between the support brackets wherever you like, which should help with bending of the rod. It is not a solid rod and is maybe 3/8" diam.
1758807
Mine seems pretty light actually. I caught a 10lb redfish with a 3 oz pyramid on and it was about folded in half with little muscle put into pulling it in. I didn't want to put much more into it because it felt like the rod was going to snap.My Penn 8 footer which is med/heavy is much more rigid than this, which I like, because there's nothing worse than losing a fish in the surf because the poles not stiff enough to pull them in out of the backwash.
1538006
I had a little problem pulling one end to extend, but I did it after a few tries! Lightweight rod.. I'd buy it again
800824
For sure - it is a robust rod. I use it to move a boat dock around with no bends or flexing ever.
197178
6' This rod is amazing!! I fish bass tournaments and I wanted a compact rod for fishing lakes on golf courses and this rod is tough!! 35 lb braid and you can set the hook hard. I had bought a few other similar rods and they all broke on the hook set. Buy 2 cause you will be extremely happy with this one!! May be a little stiff if you are fishing for trout. Hope this was helpful :-) Jesse
1402051
I have 20 lb test line on reel but could have increased that...also rod is one piece and I believe more sturdy than two....the skill is with the handler...my goal is striped bass...must be minimum 28 inches and I use it as a saltwater surf rod so it should handle over 25 lbs
175129
I have two 9/0 Senators loaded with 450 yards of 60 lb. mono, so should be no problem with the braid. Rods are very nice and well made.
350584
not stiff at all. they offer almost no resistance then recoil back to their original form. more than 3 feet and then maybe you can start feeling some pullback.
532569
I would rate it ultra lite. If you load it too much the line lies below the bend of the rod between 2 guides rather than follow the bend of the rod.