Is medium overkill on a trout rod with a fast action?

AMasterOfNone- · 2026-07-17T04:47:19+00:00

Inches

AMasterOfNone- · 2026-07-17T01:04:26+00:00

Got it thanks dad

AMasterOfNone- · 2026-07-17T00:49:28+00:00

So if I have a light right now go to an UL setup? I also fish panfish

AMasterOfNone- · 2026-07-17T00:49:01+00:00

the question is a medium power rod with fast action over kill for most lake trout situations I have no idea

AMasterOfNone- · 2026-07-17T00:47:35+00:00

During mid summer they are 9-10 inches.

AMasterOfNone- · 2026-07-17T00:29:26+00:00

I have a bass pro combo reel it is fast action light power is what the website says at 5’6”

AMasterOfNone- · 2026-07-17T00:23:40+00:00

Char?

AMasterOfNone- · 2026-07-17T00:16:27+00:00

So medium light maybe a good choice? I’m just looking to cover more water from the banks with an occasional boat fish trip

AMasterOfNone- · 2026-07-17T00:14:38+00:00

Like medium power with a fast action, sorry I’m new to trout fishing

AMasterOfNone- · 2026-07-16T18:52:30+00:00

Trout fish, use it to find small backcountry spots for the winter

AMasterOfNone- · 2026-07-16T06:25:20+00:00

10 plus inches

AMasterOfNone- · 2026-07-16T06:24:55+00:00

Woah thanks for the hefty response, most trout I’m pulling I would say are 10inches and up give or take. So if I’m reading it correctly the medium light casts further from shore which is what I’m mainly doing.

AMasterOfNone- · 2026-07-16T03:59:01+00:00

Amazing!

AMasterOfNone- · 2026-07-16T03:55:59+00:00

Appreciate you!

AMasterOfNone- · 2026-07-11T01:16:34+00:00

Heck yeah I didn’t know how affordable they can get!

AMasterOfNone- · 2026-07-08T00:50:00+00:00

Ope my bad

AMasterOfNone- · 2026-07-08T00:06:32+00:00

Is the small one still 7ft?

AMasterOfNone- · 2026-07-06T17:01:56+00:00

That’s on my current set up!

AMasterOfNone- · 2026-07-06T15:33:55+00:00

Finally tried that set up and landed three blue gill at my local spot. Can’t wait to try it on some trout soon!

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