STOP Guessing Rod Power. Watch This Bend Test.
- By: Pat Ogletree
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- Found In: Fishing Tips, Tackle & Gear, Rods
If you’ve ever held a medium rod in one hand and a medium heavy in the other and thought, “These feel the same… so why are they labeled different?”, you’re not alone.
Most anglers guess.
Most anglers guess wrong.
So I put both through the WATER BOTTLE TEST to show you exactly how these rods behave differently and help you choose the power you need.
If this helped you decide between Medium and Medium Heavy, the Master Angler System Bundle lets you pick the perfect power for your style, and the Black Friday savings are massive!
Featured Gear
Salt Strong Rods Used
Lures Mentioned
- 2.0 Paddletail
- 5″ Bomber Paddletail
- Skinny Lipper Jr
- Skinny Lipper
- Skinny Lipper XL
- Moonwalker
- Fat Lipper
- Wake Mullet
Final Thoughts
Medium power shines in open water where casting accuracy, distance, and lighter lures matter. Medium heavy gives you the leverage you need around structure, current, and bigger fish.
If you’ve ever wondered which one is right for your style of fishing, this comparison makes the choice a whole lot easier.
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Here’s what you’ll receive today when you join:
- Weekly fishing reports and TRENDS revealing exactly where you should fish ever trip
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- Everything you need to start catching fish more consistently (regardless if you fish out of a boat, kayak, or land).
STOP WASTING TIME ON THE WATER!
Do what the “SMART ANGLERS” are doing and join the Insider Club.
Here’s what you’ll receive today when you join:
- Weekly fishing reports and TRENDS revealing exactly where you should fish every trip
- Weekly “spot dissection” videos that walk you through all the best spots in your area
- Exclusive fishing tips from the PROS you can’t find anywhere else
- Everything you need to start catching fish more consistently (regardless if you fish out of a boat, kayak, or land).
Rod Acton please!
Great and easy to understand breakdown of the power of the rods. Thanks, Pat!
Rod Action Great stuff as always
Pretty funny to see one room of your home with no furnishings… easy to see fishing is the priority…😅
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Thanks!