I've seen some rods listed as tactical. St. Croix's Victory has one in the lineup, and I've seen a couple more.                                             What is a tactical bass rod?

Allows you to shoot the fish with a stunner instead of hooking them?

 

The crazy names they come up with for technique specific rods makes me shake my head.

It's a rod for the person that already has a technique specific rod for every imaginable technique.

10 minutes ago, Tennessee Boy said:

It's a rod for the person that already has a technique specific rod for every imaginable technique.

I'm behind the times here. St Croixs Victory model is a 6'10 med spin rod. You could use this one for all kinds of stuff.

For when you aren't being strategic....

It means they're EPIC!!

I would ignore the nicknames and focus on the actual rod specs to give you a better idea of what the rod is capable of. 

 

If I had to guess as to what they are referring to as "Tactical".... It might be that is accurate and versatile. 

That's why I don't give my rods names!

 

That way if I throw a spinnerbait on my worm rod it doesn't get confused!

 

Actually my worm rod is listed as a spinnerbait rod.

Just now, Catt said:

That's why I don't give my rods names!

 

That way if I throw a spinnerbait on my worm rod it doesn't get confused!

 

Actually my worm rod is listed as a spinnerbait rod.

I get even more simple

 

Heavy

Medium-Heavy

Medium

Medium-Light

Light

 

Pick a lure - based on that, pick a power

34 minutes ago, FishTank said:

I would ignore the nicknames and focus on the actual rod specs to give you a better idea of what the rod is capable of. 

 

If I had to guess as to what they are referring to as "Tactical".... It might be that is accurate and versatile. 

I always ignore these names. Names are for marketing...

15 minutes ago, Mobasser said:

I always ignore these names. Names are for marketing...

Answered your own question. TFO has an entire lineup in their Tactical Elite Bass series of rods, and St. Croix has one in their Victory series, all of which have military-style or themed names. ‘Tactical’ is defined as, “relating to or constituting actions carefully planned to gain a specific military end,” so they are just taking a spin on technique specific rods via marketing and using a word that creates some mental image of specialized superiority (all IMHO).

3 minutes ago, Team9nine said:

Answered your own question. TFO has an entire lineup in their Tactical Elite Bass series of rods, and St. Croix has one in their Victory series, all of which have military-style or themed names. ‘Tactical’ is defined as, “relating to or constituting actions carefully planned to gain a specific military end,” so they are just taking a spin on technique specific rods via marketing and using a word that creates some mental image of specialized superiority (all IMHO).

I guess I never really looked at bass  fishing terms compared to military terms.  Good explanation Team9nine. Thanks

 

11 minutes ago, Team9nine said:

Answered your own question. TFO has an entire lineup in their Tactical Elite Bass series of rods, and St. Croix has one in their Victory series, all of which have military-style or themed names. ‘Tactical’ is defined as,“relating to or constituting actions carefully planned to gain a specific military end,” so they are just taking a spin on technique specific rods via marketing and using a word that creates some mental image of specialized superiority (all IMHO).

Agreed ~ 

And so going the other way might not be helpful sales wise.

Attaching names to rods like;

Skunk Stick

The Zero Hero

The Snagmaster

Dinkfest

or even perhaps

Not Gonna Happen

A-Jay

 

 

1 hour ago, Mobasser said:

I'm behind the times here. St Croixs Victory model is a 6'10 med spin rod. You could use this one for all kinds of stuff.

I’ve never touched one. Willing to bet it is a fast action. Pretty sure all the soft plastics or the majority of the ones I use can be fished with it. 

22 minutes ago, A-Jay said:

Agreed ~ 

And so going the other way might not be helpful sales wise.

Attaching names to rods like;

Skunk Stick

The Zero Hero

The Snagmaster

Dinkfest

or even perhaps

Not Gonna Happen

A-Jay

 

 

A-Jay, good one. I especially like The Zero Hour.

35 minutes ago, A-Jay said:

Agreed ~ 

And so going the other way might not be helpful sales wise.

Attaching names to rods like;

Skunk Stick

The Zero Hero

The Snagmaster

Dinkfest

or even perhaps

Not Gonna Happen

A-Jay

 

 

The branding tactic obviously works. Back in the 70s and 80s, Daiwa’s top of the line baitcaster was a ‘millionaire.’ Now, in a world of billionaires and terabytes, a “million” isn’t so impressive any more, so Daiwa had to rebrand and come out with a “zillion,” which obviously worked by the number of guys willing to shell out $300-$400 to buy such a big numbered reel - it must be that much greater! ?

Bass fishing and military names. Hmmm….

 

Bomb cast

Bullet weight

Pistol grip 

Missile Baits

Heddon Torpedo

Bomber Baits

 

 

Yeah, I can see it! 

It means the rod has a picatinny rail so you can mount optics, flashlight, illuminated red dot sight, etc.

8 minutes ago, QED said:

It means the rod has a picatinny rail so you can mount optics, flashlight, illuminated red dot sight, etc.

You forgot about the MOLLE attachment points for small utility boxes and plastics bags.

4 hours ago, Tennessee Boy said:

It's a rod for the person that already has a technique specific rod for every imaginable technique.

Crap... I guess I better order one then. It just never ends.

Right now my rods are all labeled Deck Ornaments.?

9 hours ago, A-Jay said:

Agreed ~ 

And so going the other way might not be helpful sales wise.

Attaching names to rods like;

Skunk Stick

The Zero Hero

The Snagmaster

Dinkfest

or even perhaps

Not Gonna Happen

A-Jay

 

 

i think you covered every rod i own.

I have 3 categories: flemsy, broomstick, and medium heavy. Im sure tactical could fit into one of those 3 

9 hours ago, Team9nine said:

The branding tactic obviously works. Back in the 70s and 80s, Daiwa’s top of the line baitcaster was a ‘millionaire.’ Now, in a world of billionaires and terabytes, a “million” isn’t so impressive any more, so Daiwa had to rebrand and come out with a “zillion,” which obviously worked by the number of guys willing to shell out $300-$400 to buy such a big numbered reel - it must be that much greater! ?

Gey you a new Tactical rod with one the Daiwa reels with Hyper this and that and you can have a " Hyper Tactical " combo.

 

10 hours ago, QED said:

It means the rod has a picatinny rail so you can mount optics, flashlight, illuminated red dot sight, etc.

for the Operator angler!