What exactly is rod taper and what effect does it have? I have fished along time and honestly, anytime I ever purchased a rod, never looked at taper. Medium, fast, extra fast. I know taper is how the rod slims, but what is better in what situations?
Sorry for such a novice question, but was looking at various new flipping sticks and some were fast taper, some were extra fast. Always used a old Team Daiwa LT (gray, purple and black one) but it is on it's last leg and was looking to upgrade to a new one and wondered what taper would be best.
