Sabiki Rod is too long... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Big T · 02-28-2014, 06:08 AM

So I'm about sick of my 8+ft Sabiki rod. Is there anyone out there that has the shorter one and wants to trade or knows someone that can shorten the one I have?

HELLSTER INC. · 02-28-2014, 06:22 AM

I shortened mine. Very easy to do, Right where the two pieces come together i cut off about 6" of the upper rod so that it will slide into the lower section. Use some JB weld to secure the two. Have not had any problems for over 2 years. Then you just need to cut down your sabiki rigs to fit.

jorluivil · 02-28-2014, 08:03 AM

Why use a sabiki rod when you've got plenty of rods just sitting there in your garage? I know, I know, "but what do I do when I'm about to launch/land my kayak?" Its pretty simple, take the sabiki or squid jigs off and put them away.....you'd be surprised how handy those sun glass cases are. Look for a light action rod and a small bait casting reel and you're set.

HELLSTER INC. · 02-28-2014, 08:08 AM

Show off, hahaha

Dannowar · 02-28-2014, 08:40 AM

You could try using a regular fishing pole

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Already suggested

02-28-2014, 09:00 AM

After I brew beer I have these vials left over from the yeast. They are watertight and compact. They work great for hooks and stuff. Especially sabiki rigs

Mahigeer · 02-28-2014, 11:02 AM

Years ago, I bought my first 8 ft. Sabiki rod on the web. I sent it back because it felt too long. Then I saw a 7 footer at the Fred Hall Show. I bought it and I love it.

Unless you have enjoyed the convenience of using one, you would not appreciate the rod. I mostly have used it at the piers, but it is most suited for boat and most definitely kayaks.

bus kid · 02-28-2014, 11:16 AM

Go see Andy at OEX Sunset Beach he shortened mine to 5 feet I believe, perfect for the yak.

roadx · 02-28-2014, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Drake

After I brew beer I have these vials left over from the yeast. They are watertight and compact. They work great for hooks and stuff. Especially sabiki rigs

I'm getting quite the collection myself. been looking for a use for them. i like the sabiki storage idea.

Big T · 03-01-2014, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Dannowar

You could try using a regular fishing pole

Edit****
Already suggested

That's ok... You can just post that same comment in the "other" sabiki thread I posted... for some odd reason.. LOL

Big T · 03-01-2014, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by bus kid

Go see Andy at OEX Sunset Beach he shortened mine to 5 feet I believe, perfect for the yak.

Thanks!!! Now I have 4,576 reasons to drop by OEX.

OEX Sunset Beach · 03-01-2014, 09:18 AM

We cut the 8 footers down to around 5 foot, like the method described except instead of jb weld we coat em with marine goop. Keep in mind with the shorter rod you need to cut down your sabikis too, or they will not fit inside when not in use.

02-28-2014, 06:08 AM	#1
Big T Member, You Member! Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Lake Forest Posts: 254	Sabiki Rod is too long... So I'm about sick of my 8+ft Sabiki rod. Is there anyone out there that has the shorter one and wants to trade or knows someone that can shorten the one I have?

02-28-2014, 06:22 AM	#2
HELLSTER INC. Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Banning, ca Posts: 429	I shortened mine. Very easy to do, Right where the two pieces come together i cut off about 6" of the upper rod so that it will slide into the lower section. Use some JB weld to secure the two. Have not had any problems for over 2 years. Then you just need to cut down your sabiki rigs to fit. __________________ HELLSTER. 2015 Hobie PA 14 2016 Hobie Revo 13 2018 SeaFox 248 Commander

02-28-2014, 08:03 AM	#3
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	Why use a sabiki rod when you've got plenty of rods just sitting there in your garage? I know, I know, "but what do I do when I'm about to launch/land my kayak?" Its pretty simple, take the sabiki or squid jigs off and put them away.....you'd be surprised how handy those sun glass cases are. Look for a light action rod and a small bait casting reel and you're set. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

02-28-2014, 08:08 AM	#4
HELLSTER INC. Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Banning, ca Posts: 429	Show off, hahaha __________________ HELLSTER. 2015 Hobie PA 14 2016 Hobie Revo 13 2018 SeaFox 248 Commander

02-28-2014, 08:40 AM	#5
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	You could try using a regular fishing pole Edit**** Already suggested __________________ "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever." — Brian Wilson

02-28-2014, 11:02 AM	#7
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,891	Years ago, I bought my first 8 ft. Sabiki rod on the web. I sent it back because it felt too long. Then I saw a 7 footer at the Fred Hall Show. I bought it and I love it. Unless you have enjoyed the convenience of using one, you would not appreciate the rod. I mostly have used it at the piers, but it is most suited for boat and most definitely kayaks.

02-28-2014, 11:16 AM	#8
bus kid Team Keine Zugehörigkeit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Way out there Posts: 2,854	Go see Andy at OEX Sunset Beach he shortened mine to 5 feet I believe, perfect for the yak. __________________ Não alimente os trolls------------Don't feed the trolls---------------インタネット荒らしを無視しろ

03-01-2014, 09:18 AM	#12
OEX Sunset Beach Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 163	We cut the 8 footers down to around 5 foot, like the method described except instead of jb weld we coat em with marine goop. Keep in mind with the shorter rod you need to cut down your sabikis too, or they will not fit inside when not in use.