Each has his / her own preference, yet I would like some ■■■■■■■■ on using a 6’ rod with spinning reel as compared to the typical 7 -7.5’ with spinning reel.
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Originally posted by SS ReelAssatiEach has his / her own preference, yet I would like some ■■■■■■■■ on using a 6’ rod with spinning reel as compared to the typical 7 -7.5’ with spinning reel.
You answered your own question, find what works for you, and you will be happy.
Scout 172
Yamaha 115
Caster 12.5
Depends on how long your arms and yak are. Can you reach past the bow if a red takes off from one side to the other?
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Too Busy makes a good point
Can you reach past the bow if a red takes off from one side to the other?
A good sensitive feel on a rod is becoming more important to me the more I fish. Especially using a weed less hook + jig heads where you need to set the hook. I may be wrong but I believe the rod is more important than the reel.
I use - Shimano Clarus 7 Med light, action fast
Power Pro Braded 10LBS yellow (I like to play the fish not much dock fishing)
I go with a 4000 Shimano black plastic body reels for all my inshore reels
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I normally take three rods when I go. I have two long but rods that are 6.5 and 7. Then I have a lighter 5.5 rod with a short but that I use a lot too. I like the smaller rod when I am doing a bunch of casting and for what ever reason, it seems to be my lucky trout rod. I always get trout on that rod. The other two have long buts and I dont care for casting them a lot but they work better in the rod holders and long throws. Now if I could just get the two bigger rods to become my lucky Red Fish rods, I would just love it.
For me, 7’minimum. Split grip preferred but not a deal killer. Flex/sensivity depends on the application.
I rarely take more than three on the yak, so there are compromises. But I decide what I want to do before going and live with the decision. The length is for playing fish from a yak. Got to be able to lead the fish around the bow, as opposed to having it take my line under the boat.