Does sensitivity on rod really matter?

[zbigbadaaron]

Does sensitivity on a rod really matter? Because I really don't use the rod to feel bites. I use the line. So do you think that sensitivity really matters much on a rod?

[steezy]

To me, YES, unless Im topwater fishing, then its mostly sight and timing.

[Jeff H]

To me, YES, unless Im topwater fishing, then its mostly sight and timing.

same here.

[burleytog]

Nah.  Just take a 3/4" dowel, duct tape and paper clips and make a rod.

[Guest ZRTJ]

Yes. It matters. Line guide rings, line and rod blanks all play a role in sensitivity.

[cart7t]

Nah. Just take a 3/4" dowel, duct tape and paper clips and make a rod.

Are you hinting that you're about to start making your own custom rods?

Let me be the first to pre-order.  

[Grey Wolf]

Yes it matters , believe it or not.

[Jake.]

It's the most important factor of rods IMO.

[KYntucky Warmouth]

Even though the line is what is in contact with the bait, the rod makes a difference.  Take two rods at the oopposite ends of the spectrum and see which feels better bites.

[DINK WHISPERER]

I only worry about sensitivity on my rods that are used for bottom contact baits(T-Rigs, jigs etc).

[Koop]

Anything with trebles, it dosn't matter as much to me.

[Stasher1]

Nah. Just take a 3/4" dowel, duct tape and paper clips and make a rod.

Paint it a bright color, give it a clever name, and the masses will flock to it.  ;D

[dodgeguy]

Does sensitivity on a rod really matter? Because I really don't use the rod to feel bites. I use the line. So do you think that sensitivity really matters much on a rod?

if you want to catch more fish it does!!!

[uicdent11]

Nah. Just take a 3/4" dowel, duct tape and paper clips and make a rod.

Paint it a bright color, give it a clever name, and the masses will flock to it. ;D

Don't forget to make it a split grip.

[Stasher1]

Nah. Just take a 3/4" dowel, duct tape and paper clips and make a rod.

Paint it a bright color, give it a clever name, and the masses will flock to it. ;D

Don't forget to make it a split grip.

That's what the duct tape is for. Duh!  :

[uicdent11]

Gotcha. Put me down for two Burley. 7'ft MH and a 6'8 M.