Rod or Reel, Which is more Important?

Craig, I believe it's the "whole" package, it must all work together for
you...from the tip of the hook to the butt of the pole. I don't mind
losing a big one when the fish out "played" me...but I can't stand to
lose one to equiptment or technique g.

"Illinois Fisherman" wrote in message
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"Calif Bill" wrote in message
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It absorbs some of the energy, but that energy has to go somewhere.

To the Reel and line. Those are the only options left. If the line is tied
to the end of the rod, then all of the energy would be transmitted to the
rod tip. Remember the old cane pole method, that soft tip moving every
time
you got a bite.

Some as heat, and some just reflects inside the rod. If the natural
frequency of
the rod is close to the frequency of the energy transmitted through the
line, then the energy can actually build in the rod, causing greater
movement. Example was the bridge in Washington that got to whipping and
fell down as the frequency of the bridge was the same as the wind coming
down the river. Senior moment as to name of bridge.

That bridge was put on a heavy constant strain created by the wind. The
harmaonics of the bridge bed swaying - each section in an opposing
movement
to the other section, destrored it. I say the film on that once.


a constant wind would just have pushed to the side. The harmonics are
because the the wind was hitting the bridge at close to it's natural
frequency. A good example of natural frequency and amplification is put a
weight on a rubber band and start gently bouncing the weight and if you
cycle it right, the bounce gets huge with just a little input.
Bill

"Craig" wrote in message y.com...
Everyone typically has a strong opinion on this topic, so let's voice those
opinions.

I personally believe without a doubt the rod is more important. Why?
Because the rod is:

1. The extension of my arm - leverage, feel, power
2. the primary transmitter of vibration - which tells me what my lure is
doing. and where.
3. the device that plays the biggest role on how my lure will be presented
(depending on its power & action, the rod tip loads and unloads continuously
throughout the cast and retrieve, applying action to my lures).
4. Did I mention that it transmit the vibration & feel, which we all relate
to as sensitivity.

If you only care about perfomance I agree with you. If you want
durability then you better spend the money on the reel.