Thumb-Burner Posted June 25, 2019 Report Share Posted June 25, 2019 I have found a very good deal on a high end spinning rod i would intend to use for spotted bass and largemouth bass in a lake from my 10' kayak.. My question, is a 7'3" rod too long for this.. i'm new to kayak fishing..... i already have a 6'6" spinning rod a 7' baitcast and a 6'8 baitcast. I would use the new 7'3" rod for shakeyheads... weightless worms... and flukes on light jigheads. If you give a man a fish, he will eat for a day. But, if you teach a man to fish, he will spend all his money on fishing tackle and won't be able to afford to eat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoboy Posted June 25, 2019 Report Share Posted June 25, 2019 I don’t think it would be too long. Most of my kayak rods are 7 foot. I don’t think the extra 3 inches would be that much of a difference. Thumb-Burner and Slacker 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddha162 Posted June 25, 2019 Report Share Posted June 25, 2019 29 mins ago, Thumb-Burner said: I have found a very good deal on a high end spinning rod i would intend to use for spotted bass and largemouth bass in a lake from my 10' kayak.. What's the rod? 7'3 is fine, just beware of highsticking when you land fish! Thumb-Burner 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gellfex Posted June 25, 2019 Report Share Posted June 25, 2019 28 mins ago, Mojoboy said: I don’t think it would be too long. Most of my kayak rods are 7 foot. I don’t think the extra 3 inches would be that much of a difference. Agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumb-Burner Posted June 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2019 48 mins ago, buddha162 said: What's the rod? 7'3 is fine, just beware of highsticking when you land fish! Powell Endurance 732 ML EF buddha162 1 If you give a man a fish, he will eat for a day. But, if you teach a man to fish, he will spend all his money on fishing tackle and won't be able to afford to eat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweetwater Posted June 25, 2019 Report Share Posted June 25, 2019 Extra fast rods are one dimensional. If you are getting out with a limited number of rods, it is nice for them to do multiple jobs. Just sayin'. Thumb-Burner 1 I have become too old to drink bourbon on the rocks. I will still drink it in the parking lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumb-Burner Posted June 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2019 1 min ago, Sweetwater said: Extra fast rods are one dimensional. If you are getting out with a limited number of rods, it is nice for them to do multiple jobs. Just sayin'. interesting point. how'd you get so smart? If you give a man a fish, he will eat for a day. But, if you teach a man to fish, he will spend all his money on fishing tackle and won't be able to afford to eat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddha162 Posted June 25, 2019 Report Share Posted June 25, 2019 24 mins ago, Thumb-Burner said: Powell Endurance 732 ML EF Heard good things about Powell rods. Good luck with it! 1 hour ago, Thumb-Burner said: 12 mins ago, Sweetwater said: Extra fast rods are one dimensional. If you are getting out with a limited number of rods, it is nice for them to do multiple jobs. Just sayin'. I would use the new 7'3" rod for shakeyheads... weightless worms... and flukes on light jigheads. I'd say it's perfect for those techniques! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweetwater Posted June 25, 2019 Report Share Posted June 25, 2019 I don't work a lot. Here's my take: you have room for three rods. You want them to serve as many purposes as possible. I would have a light fast rod for shakeys and small cranks/spinners, etc, a middle power, mod fast rod for cranks and topwater and a flippin stik style rod for spinnerbaits, larger cranks and carolona rigging. With that spread I should be able to fish anything from 1/16- 1 3/8 ounces fairly well. Thumb-Burner 1 I have become too old to drink bourbon on the rocks. I will still drink it in the parking lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumb-Burner Posted June 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2019 Lol If you give a man a fish, he will eat for a day. But, if you teach a man to fish, he will spend all his money on fishing tackle and won't be able to afford to eat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumb-Burner Posted June 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2019 Ended up going with a Denali Fission 6'10" medium action. Found a great deal on a new one. Stay tuned for a review If you give a man a fish, he will eat for a day. But, if you teach a man to fish, he will spend all his money on fishing tackle and won't be able to afford to eat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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