20 pound rod? 700L or 700ML - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

fishinkid2010 · 01-19-2010, 06:54 PM

I've got a grftr 700xl blank that I'm wrapping for myself and love the feel of it. If you'd like something with a very light tip that still has a lot of back bone once you bend it far enough, you might give it a look. It would not be something to horse the fish in with, but if you fish it in open water where there's nothing to avoid, it can be a lot of fun.

Of the two rods you have listed I'd go with the 700L.

peguinpower · 01-19-2010, 11:46 PM

Appreciate the advice. Thanks guys! /bing

taggermike · 01-20-2010, 07:36 AM

Years ago I wrapped a 700L for my 20lb bait stick. It was way too stiff and heavy for 20. I could barely pull hard enough with 20lb to even get a decent bend in the rod. I hated that rod and almost sold it until I fished 25lb on it. What a difference. OK so now it's my 25 and 30lb bait rod. You might want to invest in a 700XL if you want some thing for 20. Leave the 700L for 25-30. Since they're your buddy's rods you might want to try putting the 20lb reel you plan on using on the rod and giving it a good pull. You'll be able to tell if the rod feels too stiff. Mike

Useful Idiot · 01-20-2010, 09:07 AM

I fish 25 or 30 on my 700ML, I would definitely go to the L for 20#.

forefrazier · 01-22-2010, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by taggermike

Years ago I wrapped a 700L for my 20lb bait stick. It was way too stiff and heavy for 20. I could barely pull hard enough with 20lb to even get a decent bend in the rod. I hated that rod and almost sold it until I fished 25lb on it. What a difference. OK so now it's my 25 and 30lb bait rod. You might want to invest in a 700XL if you want some thing for 20. Leave the 700L for 25-30. Since they're your buddy's rods you might want to try putting the 20lb reel you plan on using on the rod and giving it a good pull. You'll be able to tell if the rod feels too stiff. Mike

Agree^^^

700XL is best for 20

01-19-2010, 06:54 PM	#1
fishinkid2010 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: La Mesa Posts: 386	I've got a grftr 700xl blank that I'm wrapping for myself and love the feel of it. If you'd like something with a very light tip that still has a lot of back bone once you bend it far enough, you might give it a look. It would not be something to horse the fish in with, but if you fish it in open water where there's nothing to avoid, it can be a lot of fun. Of the two rods you have listed I'd go with the 700L. __________________ Need a custom rod wrapped? PM me! http://s686.photobucket.com/albums/vv222/fishinkid2010/Sample%20Rod%20Wrapping/?albumview=slideshow

01-20-2010, 09:07 AM	#4
Useful Idiot Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 286	I fish 25 or 30 on my 700ML, I would definitely go to the L for 20#. __________________

01-19-2010, 11:46 PM	#2
peguinpower bing! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: socal Posts: 246	Appreciate the advice. Thanks guys! /bing

01-20-2010, 07:36 AM	#3
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	Years ago I wrapped a 700L for my 20lb bait stick. It was way too stiff and heavy for 20. I could barely pull hard enough with 20lb to even get a decent bend in the rod. I hated that rod and almost sold it until I fished 25lb on it. What a difference. OK so now it's my 25 and 30lb bait rod. You might want to invest in a 700XL if you want some thing for 20. Leave the 700L for 25-30. Since they're your buddy's rods you might want to try putting the 20lb reel you plan on using on the rod and giving it a good pull. You'll be able to tell if the rod feels too stiff. Mike