What rod for a Torium 20?

[WestFork]

I'm a rock hopper who's upgrading to kayak fishing. Have some reels but the rods are generally a couple of yards too long. :-( I'm trying to figure out how to know what might be a good rod for a given reel, in this case a Torium 20. I'm thinking YT, tuna, bass live bait or jig. Any suggestions on where to start to wrap my head around this problem is appreciated.

[chris138]

Will you be fishing with mono, or with braided line?

[Jizzling]

A buddy of mine has a torium (not sure if its the 20 but I'm pretty sure it is) paired with a Phenix Abyss. I'll post the link. I believe its a 8" heavy
https://www.phenixrods.com/products/saltwater/abyss-2/

[WestFork]

After studying the catalog at the link what you write makes sense. Thanks!

Originally Posted by Jizzling

A buddy of mine has a torium (not sure if its the 20 but I'm pretty sure it is) paired with a Phenix Abyss. I'll post the link. I believe its a 8" heavy
https://www.phenixrods.com/products/saltwater/abyss-2/

[WestFork]

Braid. Good question. Thanks!

"Will you be fishing with mono, or with braided line?"

[Warmurphy]

I went with a Seeker 870-7' for my torium14 for live bait, and lighter jigs/flatfalls.

Running 50lb braid to 8' of 20-40lb flouro.

Working great for 5/8-1oz hookup baits.

Casts like a dream.

[WestFork]

Thanks! Any comment on length? I am wondering about 6' versus 7 or 8, what to consider in casting from a kayak seat.

Originally Posted by Warmurphy

I went with a Seeker 870-7' for my torium14 for live bait, and lighter jigs/flatfalls.

Running 50lb braid to 8' of 20-40lb flouro.

Working great for 5/8-1oz hookup baits.

Casts like a dream.

[TJones]

I got classic calstar 870 , Phoenix , and also Shimano terez. All are similar in weight category. What's unique about the terez is how parabolic it is. This is a good characteristic for fly lining because the rod will set hook, as opposed to the reels drag setting hook when you throw the reel in gear after your initial strike. It will also absorb head shakes a lot better, greatly reducing the chance of pulling the hook. This being the case, it's supposed to be a good sea bass rod. I have not got my toad yet, but I've slayed a couple of winter grades with relative ease. As far as length , my preferences are 7' or 8'. I also got 8'6" for throwing jigs. 9' and larger seem awkward for me on kayak. This might not be the case on a Hobie PA.

[Warmurphy]

Originally Posted by WestFork

Thanks! Any comment on length? I am wondering about 6' versus 7 or 8, what to consider in casting from a kayak seat.

The 7' is great for my cuda 14. I can swing the line around the the kayak with ease. Right size to pull in and out of the truck and easier to store at home too.

7' is about right for casting from a kayak I feel. I have used longer rods and they feel awkward. Shorter and your casting distance goes down a fair bit. Though if you are just dropping jigs that isn't an issue.

Also good if you want to go out on the day boats.

I think about all the other things you have to deal with when you have long rods along with just their intended use. The more functions you can get from a given setup on a kayak the better off in my book.