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Originally Posted by taggermike
One thing I have noticed is that I used to prefer stiffer rods like the Cal Star graphiters, I still like mine, but last year I started using a more flexible rod and I actually like it more. The softer rod brough the bend and center of gravity closer to me and the kayak. It just felt more forgiving and still put plenty of preasure on the fish.
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I totally agree. I had forgotten how nice a glass rod really is, but last few times out I brought some of the older glass rods I had and remember how much I loved them. I like the graphite for casting plastics all day as it's lighter, and sometimes you need the power to move a calico away from the rocks or out of the kelp. especially with spectra.
I think the stiff rods are popular on boats as they need the extra power to horse in a fish as the boat isn't going to get pulled. but we do. and for things like bouncing megabaits, the glass really allows you to get alot of action without alot of effort. and the flex gives you a chance to set the hook without ripping it out. and for iron, they load oh so nicely for casting.
in fact, I have a really nice 8' lighter glass rod but it has the cork tape. can't get my luna 253 on it. might need to get it rewrapped with a handle!!