Buying a drop-shot rod

[trollboy8]

Thanks to both of you for the information. Now that you mention action, I was wondering about that as well but failed to ask about it. The ML crucial (in both lengths) comes with a fast tip while the M comes with an Extra-fast tip. The ML is rated up to 8 lbs which is likely what I would use, while the M is rated up to 12. How important is the fast tip v/s the extra fast in yall's opinion?
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