Fadetoblack188 Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 What length do you guys prefer when drifting on the boat for fluke? 6’6 or 7 foot ? pros and cons ? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bestoftwo Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 7ft. Trevala Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookmeup Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 TBH, whichever works for you is the better size. 6” isn’t going to matter. 55555s 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP100 Posted August 8, 2020 Report Share Posted August 8, 2020 I use both. I'm partial to my 7' rods just because they're lighter. If I need something a little heavier I have no problem using a 6.5'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianBM Posted August 8, 2020 Report Share Posted August 8, 2020 Party boat or private? The bigger the hull, the longer the rod I want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koniplus Posted August 8, 2020 Report Share Posted August 8, 2020 I think on party boat, longer rods bring some advantage, which make your bait/lure away from other people’s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy z Posted August 9, 2020 Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 For fluke a longer rod, not too stiff AKN-2 USS Sagittarius BE ENCOURAGING, NOT DISCOURAGING <*((())))>< <*((())))>< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianBM Posted August 9, 2020 Report Share Posted August 9, 2020 On rod length, a long rod (at least 7 1/2') will let you fish under the boat, from the upcurrent side of the drift, more easily than a short rod. You don't want to abrade your line on the underside of the hill, whatever the platform may be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookmeup Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 (edited) On 8/9/2020 at 10:04 AM, BrianBM said: On rod length, a long rod (at least 7 1/2') will let you fish under the boat, from the upcurrent side of the drift, more easily than a short rod. You don't want to abrade your line on the underside of the hill, whatever the platform may be. Interesting. I almost never intentionally fish under the boat because we fish structure and if you snag you risk breaking your rod and almost never recover the rig (6 pack or party boat). I prefer to cast up current and work back to the boat. Once I’m vertical, a few jigs and reel up and repeat. it is true that a longer rod offers a mechanical advantage for casting but it’s not significantly different comparing 78” vs 84” it’s ok to fish under the boat if you aren’t working snaggy areas Edited August 10, 2020 by hookmeup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianBM Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 18 mins ago, hookmeup said: Interesting. I almost never intentionally fish under the boat because we fish structure and if you snag you risk breaking your rod and almost never recover the rig (6 pack or party boat). I prefer to cast up current and work back to the boat. Once I’m vertical, a few jigs and reel up and repeat. it is true that a longer rod offers a mechanical advantage for casting but it’s not significantly different comparing 78” vs 84” it’s ok to fish under the boat if you aren’t working snaggy areas Aaahh, but if you're drifting, you might just want to fish under the boat. It's not the casting. A shorter rod is usually easier for casting, if you have to do it underhand. It' the ability to keep the line clear of the hull, and use an extra ounce or two of weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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