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Post by JoeOverlock on Apr 18, 2006 14:04:43 GMT -5
In your opinion what type of rod is more sensitive?
Bamboo, Graphite, or other types of synthetic rod?
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Post by DanaC on Apr 18, 2006 20:41:00 GMT -5
Probably a function of design as well as material. Not to mention fishing technique and line stretch/tensile strength.
Example - deep sea fishing in 250 feet of water with a super-stiff broomstick of a rod, a pound of lead on the bottom. Sensitive? Doesn't sound like, but try it with low-stretch braided 'super' line and you can practically count their teeth!
The rod is part of a system including handle, line, leader (including slack) that transmits 'feel'to your hand. A good rod is a good rod if you think it is ;-)
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Post by Mark Patenaude on Apr 19, 2006 8:05:30 GMT -5
The sensitivity of rods (blanks) as listed by the the major manufacturers is as follows:
Boron: most sensitive. You will find few rods made completely of this material because of the brittleness. This material is typically used as an add in material woven in with the graphite to decrease the brittleness.
Graphite: there are several "grades" IM III, IV, V, VI. (et. al) of graphite. The newer rods incorporate the higher grade of materials and more advanced manufacturing processes. Graphite rod manufacturers are always looking for more ways to make the rod more faster and more sensitive without losing the "feel".
Bamboo/Fiberglass: least sensitive but have the best feel for the cast and will float a dry fly down with minimal splash. I don't have an opinon as to which is more or less sensitive between these two materials. But having fished with all the above materials I can say that bamboo is not the most sensitive of all materials.
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Post by FishinCane on Apr 19, 2006 9:59:31 GMT -5
I would agree.... I find that a stiff graphite rod gives the most sensitivity but also breaks a lot of tippets when setting the hook. Bamboo on the other hand is less sensitive but softer on the hook sets.
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