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Old 09-02-2006, 02:40 PM   #1
Mike P
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Fast taper rods bend in the top quarter, or top third. Medium taper rods bend in the top half. Slow, or parabolic taper rods bend to the reel seat.

Basically, it's a matter of personal preference, but some (tho not all) fast taper rods aren't the greatest when it comes to fighting fish. If a fast taper rod has a good strong butt section with a lot of lifting power, like an All Star or Batson SU, it fights a fish very well. Fast taper rods, as a general rule, are easier to load and cast. Medium or parabolic taper rods are more forgiving and are better if you want a rod for general use. Fast taper rods aren't really a great choice for pencil poppers.

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