Members KC Angler Posted February 1, 2009 Author Members Posted February 1, 2009 I bought a Traditional II for my son last summer. First, I was really impressed with the fit and finish for a rod at that price point. And, it's a very nice casting rod - a moderate action, which is what I prefer (and therefore, so shall he ). Thanks for the input, John. The Traditional II is advertised as a fast action rod, but the person I spoke with a Cabela's thought it more a medium-fast action (more moderate than fast, and a good starter rod for a novice). After reading your comments, it sounds like you would concur with his assessment. Hopefully I can get over to The Legends soon and try it out for myself. Thanks again, Jeremy
ness Posted February 2, 2009 Posted February 2, 2009 I still can't understand why you would find a 7.5' rod a hindrance for bank fishing for panfish. You forgot about the "at times" part. Longer rod allows more line in the air and the ability to cast farther, all things being equal. I fish warm water from a tube or canoe much of the time, and it's a help there too. A shorter rod is more suited to tight surroundings or short casts. But - both are generalizations. I thought his description of fishing Taney and warm water warranted a longer rod. This is all my opinion, so take it for what it is worth, but I do know there are a lot of trout snobs in the KC area that refuse to fly fish for warmwater fish. Please don't be one of them. I'd venture a guess that there are far, far more who are not 'trout snobs' and will fish for warm water fish. You might be running with the wrong crowd. John
ness Posted February 2, 2009 Posted February 2, 2009 Thanks for the input, John. The Traditional II is advertised as a fast action rod, but the person I spoke with a Cabela's thought it more a medium-fast action (more moderate than fast, and a good starter rod for a novice). After reading your comments, it sounds like you would concur with his assessment. Hopefully I can get over to The Legends soon and try it out for myself. Thanks again, Jeremy Yep - I think it's an example of the marketing guys writing the copy. 'Fast action' is what they think folks want to hear, but it's not fast. John
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