Rod suggestions? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

William Novotny · 03-19-2014, 05:11 PM

Look into the uglystick tigers. They are reasonably priced and have a variety of sizes. I go by feel more then line rating since most rods are rated for mono and I use mostly braid. Tug on the rod tip and look for where the bend is. Look for one that most of the bend is at the end, that has sturdy backbone to wrench on fish and with a sensitive tip. You want that so you can detect bites and for halibut head shakes so they don't throw the hook. With that said there is no one tool for any job.

03-19-2014, 05:11 PM	#2
William Novotny The carpetbagger Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: tha newps Posts: 1,474	Look into the uglystick tigers. They are reasonably priced and have a variety of sizes. I go by feel more then line rating since most rods are rated for mono and I use mostly braid. Tug on the rod tip and look for where the bend is. Look for one that most of the bend is at the end, that has sturdy backbone to wrench on fish and with a sensitive tip. You want that so you can detect bites and for halibut head shakes so they don't throw the hook. With that said there is no one tool for any job. __________________ "The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope." http://www.badinfluencetattoo.com/gallery.php?artist=21 Last edited by William Novotny; 03-19-2014 at 06:12 PM.