Fishing rod question (surface irons) - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

yotasan · 09-23-2011, 09:27 AM

I went out looking for a new rod to throw surface irons, (thanks for the advice KEVIN), my question is, when a rod only has the rating for line weight ie: 20-40lb, how do you know if the action is fast, medium or light? I assume if the rod wiggles like a noodle in your hand that's light and what about the power rating (medium, heavy)?

The shop I went to (shall be nameless) said that any rod will work, just as long as you know what weight line your using

. The sales person told me that I don't want anything longer than 7 1/2 feet because I'm on a kayak and don't need distance

.. If that's the case, I'll just use my fresh water bass rod to sling irons at 20lb croakers and put my shimano TLD 15/30 on it. I acutally did that last night, absolutley RIDICULOUS looking but cool in an odd way. I know I'd get some serious looks on the water if I showed up with that setup..

09-23-2011, 09:27 AM	#1
yotasan Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: south orange county Posts: 84	Fishing rod question (surface irons) I went out looking for a new rod to throw surface irons, (thanks for the advice KEVIN), my question is, when a rod only has the rating for line weight ie: 20-40lb, how do you know if the action is fast, medium or light? I assume if the rod wiggles like a noodle in your hand that's light and what about the power rating (medium, heavy)? The shop I went to (shall be nameless) said that any rod will work, just as long as you know what weight line your using . The sales person told me that I don't want anything longer than 7 1/2 feet because I'm on a kayak and don't need distance .. If that's the case, I'll just use my fresh water bass rod to sling irons at 20lb croakers and put my shimano TLD 15/30 on it. I acutally did that last night, absolutley RIDICULOUS looking but cool in an odd way. I know I'd get some serious looks on the water if I showed up with that setup..