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What does "Fast Taper" mean?
I just got a new Shimano Clarus rod and it says "Fast Taper" on it. What
does this mean and what advantage does it give me? Thanks, Dre |
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What does "Fast Taper" mean?
Taper refers to the way the rod bends - a fast taper rod will bend near the tip
but has a lot of backbone for setting the hook hard and powering fish out of cover. Good for bass worm rods among other things. A slow taper will bend all the length of the rod and will help you fight soft mouth fish without tearing the hook out, and will absorbe some of the shock of a hard fighting fish. Noodle rods and crappie poles are usually slow taper. Ronnie http://fishing.about.com |
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