The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : Soft Bait Rod Length https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Sun, 06 Sep 2026 10:13:16 +0000 Wed, 25 Apr 2007 21:05:44 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.01 360 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=20201 <![CDATA[The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Soft Bait Rod Length : Thanks for your in put guys went...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20201&PID=269303&title=soft-bait-rod-length#269303 Author: nylg1
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Posted: 25 Apr 2007 at 9:05pm

Thanks for your in put guys went for 6' 6" rod length 4-8kg...
 
When out this afternoon and was very happy with it ...
]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2007 21:05:44 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20201&PID=269303&title=soft-bait-rod-length#269303 <![CDATA[Soft Bait Rod Length : As Hermit mentioned there is two...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20201&PID=268009&title=soft-bait-rod-length#268009 Author: MtBadfish
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Posted: 20 Apr 2007 at 3:03pm

As Hermit mentioned there is two schools of though on this issue.
I'm of the other side..
I've got three berkley's that I use for SPs
a 6', 6-10kg (spin)
a 5'10" 6;8kg (baitcaster)
and a 5'8" 4-6kg (baitcaster)
Getting around the bow is something I rarely need to do, even with a 7' rod, try getting the line around the bow when the rod is loaded up...it's not that easy anyway!
As for casting distance, I've had days where I've thrown the whole 100yd top shot off the spool and been onto the mono backing(wind assisted) but after doing a bit of refining I find I don't generally need to cast to far anymore. If the fish are showing on the sounder below me I target them and 9-10 times do pretty well. I rarely cast further than 30m these days and thats in the wash up against the rocks.
The shorter rods, especially, in the stiff carbon jobbies are heaps easier to land a fish without the worry of tip loading, something im7 graphite hates!
But in saying all of that, it's like anything on a yak, it depends on how YOU fish and what YOUR use to.
One thing I would suggest is if you get a shorter rod, make sure there is enough of a butt section on it so you can put the hurt on the fish without feeling cramped up with your arms bent right up.
My 2 cents anyways...]]> Fri, 20 Apr 2007 15:03:05 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20201&PID=268009&title=soft-bait-rod-length#268009 <![CDATA[Soft Bait Rod Length : The is two opinions on this for...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20201&PID=267933&title=soft-bait-rod-length#267933 Author: Hermit
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Posted: 20 Apr 2007 at 10:22am

The is two opinions on this for fishing off the yacks,  one rod length for Na Fianna"s reasons, and the other for control and not overloading the tip of the rod at the boat.  I"ve been using a Dropshot 6",  lovely rod with plenty of power but being onlt 6", casting distance is reduced considerably over using 6'6 or 7'.  Also this little grunta is quite stiff as a result!    I'f I buy another (which I probably will), I'd go back to 6'6".]]> Fri, 20 Apr 2007 10:22:29 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20201&PID=267933&title=soft-bait-rod-length#267933 <![CDATA[Soft Bait Rod Length : While 7ft can be a little bit...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20201&PID=267721&title=soft-bait-rod-length#267721 Author: Na Fianna
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Posted: 19 Apr 2007 at 11:31am

While 7ft can be a little bit long to be comfortable, I do need the rods to be that length to be able to reach around both ends of the kayak which is vital I reckon.]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2007 11:31:29 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20201&PID=267721&title=soft-bait-rod-length#267721 <![CDATA[Soft Bait Rod Length : Just woundering what length Rods...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=20201&PID=267562&title=soft-bait-rod-length#267562 Author: nylg1
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Posted: 18 Apr 2007 at 5:04pm

Just woundering what length Rods thoughs that are soft bait fish from kayak are using ..
 
Was thinking that some of the 7foot rods might be getting a bit on the long side....
 
Thanks
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