TFO Medium Rods VS. Medium-Light Rods

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What are the notable differences between the TFO Medium rod and the Medium-Light rod?
Which rod is the best option for inshore saltwater fishing situations?
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[@Saltstrong]

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[@daveengstrom9250]

This is the best explanation of this subject I have ever heard. It makes sense to me now.

[@Saltstrong]

So glad we could help!

[@edbranch3239]

Great video Wyatt 🔥! I’ve seen the TFO’s at the shops but did not know much about them. I really appreciate the explanation of the power and action. You guys have talked about that on the channel in the past. Very informative!

[@Saltstrong]

We're glad that you found the video helpful! We appreciate the support! 💪

[@danieldunn3141]

Have 2 of both and I find myself preferring the medium light. Cast a country mile, more fun to fight medium size drum. Lighter in the hand with less fatigue. They’re pretty comparable honestly. Just my 2 cents.

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for the input and watching the video! 💪

[@jelly_fishing]

Nice review Wyatt!! Thanks for the overview

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for watching the video! 💪

[@thomashood3748]

Excellent presentation. Very helpful. Thank you

[@Saltstrong]

Glad that you found it helpful! 💪

[@gorikichifishingchannel6561]

Nice review, very helpful, thank you!!

[@Saltstrong]

We're glad that you found the video helpful! 💪

[@Shawtwahla]

Thank you kindly for the info and video. I’m wondering: what belt are you using in this video? Also that side rod holster is really handy - where do you find those?

[@ko0sa221]

Awsome video packed with info only thing is u never spoke about reels/ size/ pairing

[@SonnyReeves]

How does the action of the TFOs match up to the SS Bull Bay Sniper in same configurations? Will a MH fast in TFO equal a BB SS MH? Same question. Thanks

[@dirtycommtroop]

6'6" Medium power fast action is the best all round freshwater rod IMO. I have one medium light and i always struggled to get good hooksets with it. I was told to use it for crankbaits because the treble hooks dont require that power.

[@JinnyBoy2020]

Can you use a ML for umbrella rig?

[@ITigerbaum]

Thanks Wyatt! I ordered 3 x 7’6” TFO rods!

[@Saltstrong]

Awesome! 💪 You're gonna love them! 🔥🔥

[@ITigerbaum]

Hey SS bruh, If you’re in the CC area holla at me. I have some good info for you. I fished there for years and have some areas to apply the “patterns” to. I’ll holla at you “inside.”

[@mattperry5789]

Where did you get that rod holder ?

[@pdoty13]

Good video, I think it’s more the “action” of the rod versus the power of the rod with hook sets. I agree the ML is a great treble bait rod

[@Saltstrong]

Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@C69hJc4]

It’s definitely both. It’s always a combination of factors. A mod-action, extra heavy will set a hook way better than and ultra-light extra fast rod. Those are extremes, but it illustrates that it’s a spectrum with many variables. A rods action only performs as advertised when it’s weighted properly. You can weight a rod with different size lures, fighting different sized fish, or setting a hook harder or softer. A medium-light “extra-fast” will quickly become a slow action rod (or brake) if you’re throwing a 2oz lure.

[@jeanlong5965]

Thanks Wyatt.

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for watching the video! 💪

[@llrmo]

Is medium moderate the same as just medium?

[@MrMauricio9068]

👍Nice job broth blessing 🙌

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for watching the video! 💪

[@seahunters4728]

where can i buy that rod holder belt?

[@georgiabowhunter]

I just got a TFO medium heavy, medium and medium light. I lake fish and inshore fish. Can’t wait to try them out.

[@Saltstrong]

Awesome! 💪

[@BUSTAMAM_Fishing_Story]

Perfect rod bro💪❤️

[@Saltstrong]

🔥🔥

[@christopherirvin7286]

Great video! Do you recommend the 7’6 or the 7ft for kayak fishing?

[@Saltstrong]

both are great but if you do a lot of dock fishing, or you fish near heavy structure, it can be easier to cast around some of the structure with the 7' rod. 💪

[@coreytowner9726]

What pound braid and leader are you using on your medium? I have a Daiwa BG 2500 reel and want to pair it with a 15-pound braid and either 20 - or 30-pound leader. Would the medium fast TFO rod handle this?

[@Saltstrong]

Yes it could handle that with no problem, but i would say that you could possibly get away with 10# braid and 20#leader as we have pulled in some monster fish with that setup. That will allow you to have further casting distance with the lighter line. 💪

[@Poseidonvids8]

For a medium rod what braided should I go for the reel and the leader first time for bass

[@UserUser14880]

fluorocarbon. high viz green braid and 8 flourocarbon

[@nozrep]

can medium be considered as a great “all-around” choice for fresh and salt? And also smaller fish to slot-sized reds? Due to my current budget, I am “dreaming” of a rod-reel set up that I can reasonably expect to catch crappie and blue gills on, but also catch keeper sized trouts, reds, and flounders on. I emphasize “dream” but I hope it exists!

[@Comey757]

Yeah man. A 7’ medium, fast action rod can handle all of those easily. Might not cast small crappie and blue gill jigs as far but it will work. That’s all I used for years and had success.

[@Noone765]

Which model of the TFO med and med-light are you using? Inshore? Professional? And what length.

[@Saltstrong]

These were the Professional. 💪

[@GeekCoqui]

Hello from Jacksonville Fl, today I ordered the 7' medium but I don't know what size to buy the reel. I am going to buy the FFP Osprey CE and I don't know whether to go for a 3000 or 4000, what size do you recommend?

[@Saltstrong]

Great question! Make sure to ask this over in the Community (www.saltstrong.com/) where the coaches spend their time.

[@kryptonitelegacy4050]

Hello I have to custom medium mod fast gx2 I wanna pair it with a 2000 honor xt is that reel to small or just right ? I had a stratus VI svi40 and it felt a bit heavy so I’m just trying to figure out wich one I should use

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for the question. Please check out the full blog on our website and our coaches can respond directly there. You can find it here: bit.ly/3GMxkTs

[@chhempan9421]

I want one for trout but I’ll be trolling or casting lure from my kayak which one should you would recommend bro

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for your question! Make sure to ask this over on the actual blog or in the Community where the coaches spend their time. The blog can be found here: bit.ly/3GMxkTs

[@redsky8509]

just moved to SC, fishing inshore, need two rods. So 1 M and 1 ML or two M, one with10 lb, normal creeks and open water, the other with 20 lb for working around docks and such?

[@Saltstrong]

Most of us stick with the Medium power for both of those situations (perhaps even go with a MH for the 20 lb setup if you'll be going after big reds/snook).

[@bassiclogic]

So what about casting with a 1/8 OZ light jig? Do you still recommend a medium action rod?

[@Saltstrong]

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[@muhdkhairuzzaman3213]

Hi sir, i want to know, the range of line weight for medium light rod? Some of rod they claim their rod is medium light but the line weight is for medium. Hopefully u can answer it. Thanks sir

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[@bobgibbs4105]

I purchased the TFO Medium Professional Spinning Rod based on an earlier Salt Strong review and have been very pleased with the performance. After watching this video I’d recommend that you offer a correction in the comments. All of the rods in this series are listed by TFO as ‘Moderate-Fast’, not ‘Fast’ as it was repeatedly referred to in this video. My own experience with the rod I own confirmed the Moderate-Fast action listing is accurate. The reviewer actually tied the power and action together for the Medium rod; as ‘Medium Fast’. While the rod’s power is ‘Medium’ (1/4 - 3/4 oz. which compares more evenly with some manufacturers Medium-Heavy) the action is ‘Moderate-Fast’ and the bend is slightly more parabolic than a true ‘Fast’ action rod. Maybe I’m focusing on semantics but if someone is looking for a true ‘Fast’ action spinning rod this may not be the best choice for them. I really appreciate all the content from Salt Strong and hope you read this as ‘feedback for improvement’ rather than a harsh criticism.

[@Saltstrong]

No Worries Bob~ We greatly appreciate the honest thoughts! If it helps people catch fish or make a better informed decision, we are all for it! 💪

[@zackmorehouse]

Bob, Medium for saltwater generally is to 3/4 oz where my medium heavy saltwater rods are 1oz or even 1.25oz. However fresh water and bass series do have a medium heavy as 3/4oz a lot of times.

[@bobgibbs4105]

@@zackmorehouse Thanks for the clarification. The ONE manufacturer I had in mind when I made the comment regarding the MH comparison was 13 Fishing. Their Fate Green Inshore rod in MH is only rated for a max of 3/4 oz. I have several of their freshwater rods and have had a good experience with them so I was considering their inshore rod as an option when I purchased the TFO Professional.

[@waylonlegend4603]

Is medium fast sloppy like an ugly stick ultra light

[@bobgibbs4105]

@@waylonlegend4603 The TFO Professional series Medium Power / Moderate-Fast Action rod is anything but sloppy. It's not exactly what I would describe as 'crisp' but it never feels out of control. The Moderate-Fast Action allows the top +/-30% of the rod to bend but it takes a fair amount of force or weight for the rod to bend due to the Medium Power rating (1/4-3/4 oz. lure weight / 6-12 lb. line weight). I have no personal experience with Ugly Stick UL rods but I'd imagine that the Action would be Moderate, where the rod bends down to +/-50%, and that the lure/line ratings would be in the 1/32-3/16 oz. & 2-6 lb. range. I've had plenty of UL spinning rods by other manufacturer's and would agree that the combination of UL Power and Moderate Action will make the rod have a very parabolic bend when reeling anything larger than a small panfish and some even feel 'sloppy' when casting light lures. A more direct comparison to the Ugly Stick UL would probably be the TFO Trout-Panfish series, I have the 6'-6" UL. It is labeled as a UL Power / Fast Action and it fishes that way... it has a 'crisp' casting action and makes catching a Bull Bluegill as much fun as catching a Bull Redfish (on appropriately sized tackle). Probably more info than you wanted but that's how I roll. 😁Tight Lines!

[@pdoty13]

Let’s hear about the waders you’re wearing. I’ve been eyeing a pair of frog togs for cooler weather wading.

[@Saltstrong]

We actually have some videos on that! search for wade fishing videos! But in the interim, these are Simms waders without the included boot.

[@walteroquinn757]

Been throwing plastic for a long time speckle trout fishing never could tell any different between the. Action when they were bitting trout always hook there self

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for watching!

[@kevlar1386]

Which would you use for live bait with a sinker?

[@Saltstrong]

Go with the Medium, you want a bit more backbone when live bait fishing with weights.

[@kevlar1386]

Thanks bud

[@Stolo17]

Fish jumping in the background! 🐟

[@patriciasmith1281]

I'm thinking about joining and would like to know if you include surf fishing information

[@Saltstrong]

We do! We just released a beach fishing master course that is amazing! Email us at [e-mail] if you have any questions.

[@patriciasmith1281]

@@Saltstrong thanks for your quick response.

[@loversofthepark5668]

Medium lite fast best for jigging wallys

[@BUSTAMAM_Fishing_Story]

Cool bro❤️👍❤️

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for the nice comment! We appreciate the support! 💪

[@ryanhelou7881]

TFO makes good rods but if only the professional series were a bit lighter and more sensitive. You really can't beat the St.Croix Triumph rod its lighter than the Tfo rod and more sensitive. The TFO inshore rod is really good it feels similar to a st.croix

[@kevinwynne9]

For medium is an all around inshore rod. The medium light is a speckled trout rod for me

[@Saltstrong]

Agreed! 💪

[@texczechbohunk2143]

How about the MH?

[@Saltstrong]

Thanks for your question! Make sure to ask this over on the actual blog or in the Community where the coaches spend their time. The blog can be found here: bit.ly/3GMxkTs

[@lesgarten]

I'm watchin' this video and thinkin' Man he should turn around and go after those fish working the surface behind him!

[@zbutler111]

Yeah at 2:05

[@Saltstrong]

Oh he got after them alright! 💪🔥

[@ETuss713]

The question should be light or medium light. Odd to see a Texan fishing inshore without a baitcaster.

[@Saltstrong]

💪😂

[@murphycarl84]

Why do a review on something that members don’t have access to because they are never available?

[@Saltstrong]

We have orders for new shipments every month, but you are correct, they do go very fast to members. I would suggest getting on the Notify Me list to get an email as soon as they are available in the tackle shop! 💪