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Why do fishing rods bend?

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But there is a downfall; you'll have to fight the fish longer than normal if the fish is 2x or heavier than your line. But what's a good fishing story without a good fight, right? But wait? What if you don't want to have a long fight with a fish? Well...the true secret of why rods bends, is it gives us fishermen the ACTION within the rod. read more

There are several reasons for parabolic bend of a fishing rod. Casting, bait presentation, & deferring line breakage are valid points. I place more emphasis on the reel’s drag system to stop line breakage, but on the hook set, definitely rod action plays a big part in differing the parting of ways. read more

It helps take stress off the line, while fighting a heavy fish. Also, make sure your drag system is not too tight. read more

To my distinguished fisherman freinds, in my haste to prepare for bluefin tuna fishing this year (i am actaully a novice) i bought two penn 80 rods and reels,the rods are 6' to the bend then another 18'' in length. read more

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