Action of lure question(s)

[Smirak]

So I’m sitting here waiting on the FedEx man to show up with some of my birthday presents…s-waver 200, SPRO Chad Shad and MB Vitalion. 
 

I really want to see what the action is like prior to fishing them. I have a creek next to my house that has a deep pocket in it. So, I want to go there. 
 

This may be a stupid question, but would the action be different on a different rod/setup than the one I intend to throw them on?  For example, I intend to thrown them (prob minus the MB) on my 7’-10” Mojo Bass Heavy. But, it’s easier to carry my 7’ Medium down there?

[Reel]

A lot of the action depends on the thickness and the type of line.

[AlabamaSpothunter]

Yes the action will be different based on the line type, size......the reel size, and retrieve, and lastly the rod length, and action.   

[VolFan]

It probably won’t differ too much if you’re going lighter line/rod. Too much heavier tends to dampen the action on glides. 

[Tennessee Boy]

Line size, line type and speed of retrieve will make a difference.   I can’t imagine how the lure would know what type of rod and reel you’re using.  You could always put some tape over the lure’s eyes just to make sure it’s a blind test.  😆

[Smirak]

1 hour ago, Tennessee Boy said:

Line size, line type and speed of retrieve will make a difference.   I can’t imagine how the lure would know what type of rod and reel you’re using.  You could always put some tape over the lure’s eyes just to make sure it’s a blind test.  😆

Maybe I could rework a pair of horse blinders? 
 

I just didn’t know if strength and action of the rod would matter. 

[Tennessee Boy]

7 minutes ago, Smirak said:

I just didn’t know if strength and action of the rod would matter. 

If you're shaking or somehow using the rod to impart a desired action on the lure then the rod might make a difference.  If you just testing the lure to get a sense of it's natural action and running depth at a certain speed then I wouldn't worry about the rod.