Which Company Does It Best

[Buzzbaitkiller12]

What company has the most true power and action?

[Raul]

Define "true"

[pbizzle]

All of them... There's no set standards for actions and powers, so there's really no way that we can say something is the "most" true.

[S Hovanec]

Until there are set standards, its really up in the air.

[Ratherbfishing]

The pharmaceutical company which makes Cialas.

[masterbass]

Agreed, this is a question that can't be answered because each company has their own scale.  And it's too subjective because everyone has their own opinion on which action they prefer. 

[Blues19]

They are all on their own scale. An Abu Garcia MH may be like anther brands Heavy, but their Heavy is stiffer than the MH, therefore their scaling is correct. Each company is different.

[donk]

Interesting question, and absolutely there must be a rod company whose heavy, really fishes heavy etc...etc.

Probably everyone on this board has rods that were bought via the internet and thinks , this is supposed to handle 1 oz baits and it doesn't fish that way. We all know rods manufactured by different companies  can be totally different ,there are no set standards, would be great if they were. 

I fish loomis,dobyns,powell, st. croix and I have no answer, but surely there should be.

[J Francho]

They're relative ratings, with no standard. I generally put a reel on the rod, and tie on a bait, and see how it feels. The lure ratings can be a good clue too.

[Grantman83]

Though it is objective, certain companies I feel do hit a lot closer than others.

I would say that from what I have used, Dobyns, powell, quantum and *** seem to be the most on point with their ratings.

[flippin and pitchin]

I used to fish a company that rated their rods in powers. They were good rods. The issue I had was the progression of the powers was inconsistent. The 2 power to 3 power was fine. The 3 to 4 power was almost the same rod, a half power up at best. The 4 power to 5 power had a huge jump in stiffness and the 5 to 6 was just as far apart. The inconsistency was found in three series of rods too. If you find a company that provides a consistent progression in the power ratings you are way ahead of the game when it comes to adding additional rods. The powers may not align with other brands as said but at least you have a base line. Having that predictable progression is a big deal to me.

As far as an industry standard like fly lines, won't happen.

[ClackerBuzz]

you'll learn to accept and be comfortable with the 'power and action' of ur preferred company.

factors which will decided which company that is for you are many=comfort, balance, handle length, sensitivity, price etc.

buy on sale and you'll be able to test the rod for a season and sell for close to the same price till you find ur favorite company

[EvanT123]

If there is no industry standard. How does anyone know the true power/action of a rod?

In my mind setting a defined standard would lead to companies possibly trying to adhere to it. What's the point of all these different rod companies if the action/power/taper feel all the same? Or would bass fisherman have to split rod specs down to the tiniest differance?

[Jrob78]

I nominate this for goofiest thread of the day

[J Francho]

Standards would stifle product evolution and cost more for consumers. Most companies get it right.

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

We don't need a standard, just an agreed upon measurement system. Some Custom builders are using the Common Cents system which started as a way to compare fly rods. It workd just as well for casting and spinning.

Imagine if boats only came in short, medium and long. Is "long" 18', 19' ...

[SirSnookalot]

Labeled power and lure ratings don't mean a thing.  What means something is when you actually start throwing lures and catching fish, then you know.  I bought a lure rated 1.5 oz rod yesterday, it did not handle the weight of the lure very well, and it was a name brand.

I am very hesitant to buy a rod I can't try out, then have the option of returning it.