Stupid question about action of rods

[smokefan]

So I am buying a new rod and trying to step up in quality some. My question is, what does tip action-xfast, fast, mod fast, moderate-mean? I know it is probably a basic question, stupid to some, but I have no clue. As always thanks for the input.

[Tim_T]

The faster the tip, the less it actually bends on down the rod. For example, an x-fast rod tip will bend little. Only the uppermost section of the tip.

Here is a pretty good guide that explains it far better than I could.

[zimmy]

Smokefan...follow this link and it breaks down what each of them mean and how they work on whatever rod you buy.
Good info to know...good question.

http://www.bassfishingandcatching.co...od-action.html