I think 8 is a nice mix.Nature Boy wrote:what do you think is the right length of a rod if i want to use it on the pier and surf and may be try it on a kayak ?
its for a spinning reel
rod length question
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Re: rod length question
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A big rod/reel combo is ok for soaking baits, but too heavy for in-hand fishing in the yak. All my stuff is a pound or less for pitching lures. As far as rod length, you need to be able to clear the yak from your seat, front and back. I have an x-factor. 14' long, so anything shorter than 6.5" makes it card to clear the front of the boat with a good bend in the rod. I use 25-30# combos for 6' plus sharks. With yak fishing, you wont need gobs of line, because the larger fish will pull you around, and you'll use that as drag.
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rsieminski wrote:and you'll use that as drag.
Also you will not want to have the drag cranked down with a large fish on...a good sized Bonito is capable of flipping you if you fight him on the side with a locked drag.
...make sure there is some play - better to loose him, than swim
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