The Most Sensitive Rod Money Can Buy

[WRB]

Take a look at Hydra Fishing, Scrimless rod blanks.

Tom

[Fish_Whisperer]

You could setup a device that would run a test to determine the most sensitive rod on paper, but I am in agreement with others that it boils down to the end user and their bodies' ability to interpret the signals sufficiently enough to warrant having the most sensitive rod on the market, custom or otherwise.

 

In the spirit of discussion, I applaud Ghoti for being willing to think outside the box and apply his resources to getting some data if time allows.  Here is my take on what could be done to gather data (only a HS graduate so my thinking may be a bit simpler than others.)...

 

A device could be built that would hold a completed rod by the grip that a fisherman would typically hold.  Sensors would be placed on the part that holds the rod as the last line of signals would be at the grip before being computed by the human body.  So....  have a device that attaches to the end of the line, and will pull line taut very quickly up until a certain point (maybe 2lbs of pressure) at which point the device is tripped and lets the line go, or just goes completely slack.

 

Where I am lost at, is how to compute or translate the data the machine gathers into a useful figure for the average angler.  Also, for this to be as objective as possible, absolutely everything would have to be the same for each test other than the completed rod itself; same reel, same exact amount of line, levelwind in same place during testing, same pressure on the line before initiating test with the 2 lb "bite".   

[aavery2]

What if instead of one machine, you had two.  The first would measure at what frequency the subject rod resonates the best.  The other machine would measure what frequency an angler can feel best.   This would lead to rods that were very customized based on the frequency of vibration an angler could feel the best and would be the most sensitive rod for him.

 

Just thinking.....

[FrogFreak]

I once felt a Bass sneeze my rod was so sensitive!

[Fish_Whisperer]

What if instead of one machine, you had two.  The first would measure at what frequency the subject rod resonates the best.  The other machine would measure what frequency an angler can feel best.   This would lead to rods that were very customized based on the frequency of vibration an angler could feel the best and would be the most sensitive rod for him.

 

Just thinking.....

 

That would be a game changer.  You'd see test machines at bass pros everywhere to get your personalized sensitivity rating, similar to the dr scholls foot mapping machines lol.

[aavery2]

I once felt a Bass sneeze my rod was so sensitive!

you sure it wasn't a fart, unless you are using an NRX it is hard to tell the difference.    

[aavery2]

That would be a game changer.  You'd see test machines at all bass pros everywhere to get your personalized sensitivity rating, similar to the dr scholls foot mapping machines lol.

The problem is once you have the information regarding what you can feel the best, would you be able to get a rod in the matched frequency in the power and action that you would like, or would your choice be  limited to maybe just a couple.

[FrogFreak]

you sure it wasn't a fart, unless you are using an NRX it is hard to tell the difference.    

 

Good point, I was using a St. Croix Triumph so I really just assumed. I suppose we could set up a machine to measure the frequency of a Bass fart vs. a Bass sneeze and then we could figure it out once and for all.

[Fish_Whisperer]

The problem is once you have the information regarding what you can feel the best, would you be able to get a rod in the matched frequency in the power and action that you would like, or would your choice be  limited to maybe just a couple.

 

If something got as far as to warrant putting machines like that in big box stores, then I would think so.   

[Steveo-1969]

As soon as ya'll get all this technical stuff figured out will you tell the rest of us what it is you find out?

 

And explain it in "Rod Sensitivity for Dummies" jargon? 

[aavery2]

Good point, I was using a St. Croix Triumph so I really just assumed. I suppose we could set up a machine to measure the frequency of a Bass fart vs. a Bass sneeze and then we could figure it out once and for all.

Nah, your making it too difficult, all you need to know is if it stank or not.

[chris55552]

Everytime I look into buying a new rod, reel, fishfinder, bait, or whatever it maybe, im overwhelmed with how complex things have gotten in my 30 years of fishing... Best advice I can give anyone is try to stay with the new trends and technologies because if you step out for just a moment...BAM!!!! your lost!!!! I just hope all the new fisherman who have taken on this great sport will practice catch and release and other good conservation methods!!!