what does "a rod with some tip" mean?

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what does "a rod with some tip" mean?

Post by 21farms » Mon Apr 16, 2012 8:23 am

for as long as i've been fishing, there's one thing i've never understood as far as terminology. when i watch his vidoes, KVD says stuff like, "you'll want a rod with some tip to it" or "choose a rod with a lot of tip". i just saw a poster on this board describe a rod as having "just a bit more tip than the jig and worm rod." okay, i'll admit it, i don't know what that means :oops:

Q: does "having tip" mean that the tip of the rod is MORE flexible or LESS flexible?
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Re: what does "a rod with some tip" mean?

Post by Cal » Mon Apr 16, 2012 8:26 am

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Re: what does "a rod with some tip" mean?

Post by 21farms » Mon Apr 16, 2012 8:46 am

thanks cal, that's what i thought....just seems a little counterintuitive. plus, i wasn't sure if everyone used it to mean the same thing.
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Re: what does "a rod with some tip" mean?

Post by OhioChamp183 » Mon Apr 16, 2012 12:31 pm

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Re: what does "a rod with some tip" mean?

Post by OhioChamp183 » Mon Apr 16, 2012 12:32 pm

OH!

You said "tips"!..................................sorry 8-[
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Re: what does "a rod with some tip" mean?

Post by CALL ME RIFLE » Mon Apr 16, 2012 12:53 pm

HEY NOW,Christmas in April,I can work with that...
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Re: what does "a rod with some tip" mean?

Post by Vince Borges » Mon Apr 16, 2012 1:17 pm

I think Cal should get in the Christmas spirit early with a nice Rod review! :big grin:
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Re: what does "a rod with some tip" mean?

Post by dragon1 » Tue Apr 17, 2012 8:27 am

Mmmmmm...red satin goes with just about anything, eh? Also remember, some longer rods, even with the same action and power rating...will give you "more tip". :big grin:
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Re: what does "a rod with some tip" mean?

Post by slipperybob » Tue Apr 24, 2012 8:05 pm

I always thought an Ugly Stick was a perfect example of a rod with more tip...more tip section - more flex.
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