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Old 08-11-2001, 05:43 PM   #4
Patrick
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It depends on a lot of things. What is the rod made of? If it's made of fiberglass, it's going to be a bit slower. Graphite is more sensitive.

Also, it depends on the taper. From my understanding, a fishing rod is made by wrapping pieces of cloth around a steel mandrel and impregnating it with some sort of flexible resin. Now the shape of the original cloth when laid out flat will determine the action of the rod.

Once it is made, there is no way to change the actual action of the rod.

I wouldn't use braid to baitfish. Baitfishing means you have to allow the fish to pick up your bait and get it in a good position. If you use braid or a non stretch line, he is going to feel that stiff fishing rod on the otherside. Mono has stretch to it. That's usually bad but when baitfishing, it gives you a little more time for it to swallow the bait.

What I would do, hold the rod. Hook the line under your forefinger. It will be easier to feel the hits.
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