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# Rod Bend
A `StateMachineBehaviour` that triggers specific rod-bending animations at a precise moment during an animation state. Works with any component implementing `IRodBender`.
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🔧 **Inspector Settings**
**Rod Bend Type**\
Selects which bend animation to trigger:
* **Cast**: Simulates rod flex during casting.
* **Pullback**: Used when pulling back the rod.
* **Hard Bite Bend**: Sharp bend for strong fish strikes.
**Animation Time**\
Normalized time (0 – 1) when the bend effect should start.
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📈 **Key Behavior**
**Trigger Logic**
* During update: Once animation reaches `animationTime`, calls the corresponding bend method **once** per state entry.
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💡 **Notes**
* [**FishingRodBendController**](/main/main-components/rod-bend-system.md#fishingrodbendcontroller) implements IRodBender.
* Check Rod Bend System for a complete overview on the system that takes advantage of *RodBendBehaviour*.
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