Starter Rod: Fast or Medium

[Andrew Barclay]

I was having a conversation with a buddy the other day, and I’m curious to hear everyone’s input.

[trevor smart]

I’d say start them on a medium to medium fast rod, like a sage ds2.

[Zach Matthews]

Medium is going to be the sweet spot.

[Carter Simcoe]

there’s only a minimal distance casting advantage with super fast rods in ideal conditions but when strong winds become a factor the fast sticks definitely shine a lot brighter in that department.

[anonymous]

Hi

On some things I’ll agree and others I’ll veer off:)

A medium/medium fast action rod with a properly balanced line for the rod ( important distinction), will get you on track faster, feeling rod/line loading. If I were teaching someone I would have them stick to that rod/line combo for the a while.

Teach them the distinction between pushing and

[david king]

I would think a medium fast rod like a Sage SLT 8.5 or a Scott G 8.8 or Winston 8.5 WT in a 5 weight would be ideal. I’m sure Loomis T&T or St. Croix make something similar but I am familiar with these models though, and they practically cast themselves. I like the slightly shorter length because it makes the rod seem lighter in the hand and I think you can get a really good feel for whats going on with the line

[Andrew Barclay]

Thanks for the input everyone.

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