Is a 6’-6’6” rod too short for a 14’ kayak? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

summers in kuwait · 09-03-2019, 02:00 PM

Some of my first rods were 8' jig sticks. Over the years, I gone down in size.
Currently I have three 6'6" Lamiglass Tri Flex rods that I use on my kayak. Im perfectly comfortable with this length, with an ~5'10" wingspan.
I find the shorter rods to provide more power and less strain on my back overall. I sacrifice a little in regards to casting, but overall it doesn't seem to affect most of my fishing, as it's mainly live bait.

I sometimes have to reach forward to clear the bow.

PS

I have a Revo 16

Egon · 09-03-2019, 02:09 PM

Thanks for the input 👍 much appreciated guys

ProfessorLongArms · 09-04-2019, 06:58 AM

6’6” is the longest rod I own.

DanaPT · 09-04-2019, 09:48 AM

https://www.adventuresportsnetwork.c...ish/kayak-rod/

Ever seen/heard of guys catch wsb with a sabiki rod?

LSmoot · 09-12-2019, 03:42 PM

It also depends on the type of kayak and seat position. My Kraken has several positions. If I'm all the way forward a 6'6" rod is fine, but when my seat is back it's very difficult cross over the bow.

PapaDave · 09-13-2019, 11:47 AM

Yes... I use three footers for that matter.

09-13-2019, 11:47 AM	#6
PapaDave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,474	Yes... I use three footers for that matter. __________________ So long and thanks for all the fish...

09-03-2019, 02:00 PM	#1
summers in kuwait Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: East County San Diego Posts: 657	Some of my first rods were 8' jig sticks. Over the years, I gone down in size. Currently I have three 6'6" Lamiglass Tri Flex rods that I use on my kayak. Im perfectly comfortable with this length, with an ~5'10" wingspan. I find the shorter rods to provide more power and less strain on my back overall. I sacrifice a little in regards to casting, but overall it doesn't seem to affect most of my fishing, as it's mainly live bait. I sometimes have to reach forward to clear the bow. PS I have a Revo 16

09-03-2019, 02:09 PM	#2
Egon Junior Join Date: Mar 2019 Posts: 21	Thanks for the input 👍 much appreciated guys

09-04-2019, 06:58 AM	#3
ProfessorLongArms Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 401	6’6” is the longest rod I own.

09-04-2019, 09:48 AM	#4
DanaPT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South OC Posts: 1,606	https://www.adventuresportsnetwork.c...ish/kayak-rod/ Ever seen/heard of guys catch wsb with a sabiki rod?

09-12-2019, 03:42 PM	#5
LSmoot Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 115	It also depends on the type of kayak and seat position. My Kraken has several positions. If I'm all the way forward a 6'6" rod is fine, but when my seat is back it's very difficult cross over the bow.