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Old 05-13-2009, 05:02 AM
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Question kayak rod length

What is your favorite rod length for kayak fishing?
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Old 05-13-2009, 06:21 AM
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Default Re: kayak rod length

Flyfishing=9' 6 weight for freshwater and inshore saltwater
Spinning=6 1/2' and 7' 6 lb and 10 lb freshwater and saltwater
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Old 07-15-2009, 06:39 PM
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Default Re: kayak rod length

uhh i dont have a kayak yet but i have fished in one and i from my rods i prefered a longer rod like 7'6" cause i was going for yellowtails and my friend told me you need a rod that will allow the line to go around the front or back of the kayak or you will lose control of the fish
i was fishing a conventional reel(abu garcia ambassedeur)
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Old 08-09-2009, 01:08 PM
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idk i guess it depends on what your fishing for
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Old 10-28-2009, 12:03 PM
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Default Re: kayak rod length

Remember, longer rod = longer lever. If you're fishing for something big, keep it under 8ft, preferably shorter. The boat will turn around a big fish that goes under the boat. A very long rod will be more difficult to control unless you have obliques like Arnold the Governor! I fish for wels catfish that go over 200lbs in my river, if I was hauling on a 10ft rod those babies will have me over on the first run!
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Old 11-29-2009, 09:23 PM
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Default Re: kayak rod length

I tride to post but it said I can only post on threads does anyone know why?
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Old 05-31-2010, 02:28 AM
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Default Re: kayak rod length

5 weight 9'6" for fly fishing.
6' trout set-up open face reel.
10' 6" salmon rod and mooching reel.
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Old 01-17-2016, 03:54 AM
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Default Re: kayak rod length

I always go for short butts. That allows me to cast easily. besides that it's efficient too. it may sound weird but i am fly fishing from a kayak. i would suggest you guyz to try it. it's fun to be honest
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Old 04-18-2016, 12:59 AM
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i always go for shorter length rods. as they are easy to use from my canoe.
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Old 07-27-2016, 08:06 PM
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I checked http://best-fishingtackle.com/rods/fly-fishing/ website, I just want so thanks for the great resource.
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