rod length question

[wylie catter]

So what is the purpose for the really long rods? 12 to 16'. Is it just to get the bait further away from the boat, or do they have some other benefits?
This might be a dumb question, but I'm trying to decide if its worth buying some or not.
Thanks, Terry

["G"]

I started out with 10 footers then later switched to 12's......now I am useing 14's....the extra distance from the boat does help a lot.

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[CrappiePappy]

So what is the purpose for the really long rods? 12 to 16'. Is it just to get the bait further away from the boat, or do they have some other benefits?
This might be a dumb question, but I'm trying to decide if its worth buying some or not.
Thanks, Terry

Get bait away from boat farther
Get lines away from trolling motor blade
Wider swath through the water when fanned out

... cp

[bowhunter012463]

Just depends on how you fish and what kind if fishing you do. If you jig fish then I perfer to use a long pole, start out with a 10 footer, They are kind of hard to cast with but at no time at all you will get the hang of it. If you use a slip bobber or fish is tight cover then use a shorter pole, 7 or 8 footer.

[Badgerloader]

I like to use 12' rods. Many of the lakes I fish develop a thermocline in the summer at about 12'. It is VERY easy to measure exactly how much line I have out and get my bait back to the productive depth. I also use some 7' rods - on these I'll put a brightly colored slip-bobber knot on the line so I can mark a productive depth.

[mbhutton]

I have 10' and they work for me. Gonna go to 12' or 14' soon

[crappielimits]

I would definitely consider for multipole fishing. They keep baits ahead of trolling motor, spread baits out, and give you leverage to fight fish. When longlining you can start with the longest rod at the front and decrease length to cover a larger area and keep baits seperated to minimize tangles.

[crappielimits]

When vertical jigging I use the rule of thumb "the shallower and clearer the water the longer the rod". I use a 7 footer in deeper water and up to a 12 in 5 feet or less.

[Locator79]

So what is the purpose for the really long rods? 12 to 16'. Is it just to get the bait further away from the boat, or do they have some other benefits?
This might be a dumb question, but I'm trying to decide if its worth buying some or not.
Thanks, Terry

All depends on how you fish.