What rod length and action are most people using in their kayaks for the baits they are using?
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What rod length and action are most people using in their kayaks for the baits they are using?
7' medium action small zigs
It all depends on what style of fishing you are doing,just remember,long rods are a bit more bothersome to maneuver from a kayak.I personally carry 4 rods on most trips,two are 4’6” light action ,one 7’ medium light,and one 10’ medium light.With these 4 rods I can pretty much deal with any structure and technique for the species I’m after.
For me, I like a shorter rod for the same reason yaker stated, maneuverability. 5'6" LA tends to be my sweet spot. I also have a 5' UL that always goes. Then my medium is 5'8" or 5'10".
I wouldn’t go above 7’. The longer rods can be a pain if you need to run line again from break off or reach rod tip. Also tend to high stick them more in kayak. 5-6’ seems to be the majority of my rods. Favorite being UL in the kayak, between the light rod and moving kayak every fish seems more enjoyable.
Nothing over 7' for me. For crappie rods I use 6' light action spinning, and a 5'6" dock shooter. I use 7' ML finesse spinner and a 7' ML baitcaster for green fish.
I like them long enough to clear the bow. Anything longer than 9' becomes hard for me to restring, if I have a break off. Storage can be an issue with longer rods. Spinning rod butts are more bothersome, while seated they bump my pfd. I've cut a few of the butts off, and have had custom rods built in order to have shorter butt. I guess my average is around 7'
Most of my rods are 5' 6" plus two dock shooters. I only have two over that a 10' and a 12' These are mostly used from a pier or when bank fishing.
Depends on the style of fishing.
Everything from a 4ft spinning rod to a 16 ft jig pole for spawning fish that need a long reach over cover
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5'6 if I'm fishing tight covers..bushes, trees
7' or 8'6 if fishing open water or outside edge of structures
4'6 UL if I want to have more fun