I know that a longer rod helps in distance and mending while fishing in large streams or rivers. When I am fishing in a canoe or small car topper for bass or blue gills, the shorter rod feels more “comfortable” and I feel in “better control”. I’m planning on a new rod for just this purpose and thinking about a 7’6" or 8’ 6 wt rod. Would appreciate any input.
Thanks
Dave
Just got a new 7 ft 4 wt. Gonna go try her out this afternoon and see how it goes. Casts real well in the north 40…
Dave
I think you may have already answered your own question. But just to nail it down for sure see if anyone will loan you a rod in the lengths desired and test them out.
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Spike
I was thinking of going in the other direction. Fishing out of my kayak, I have had trouble “keeping it up” (the backcast that is). I believe a longer (10ft) rod may be of assistance. Having said that, I have nevet picked up a rod shorter than 8’6". A test drive certainly sounds like solid advice.
Chuck Hitt
One of the advantages that I have found in fishing from a tube or yak is how close I can get to the cover I am fishing. I find myself using the shorter rods from them and using my 9 footers when I am fishing from shore. The only exception is my 9’ 8wt. Also, a double haul will allow you to shoot line without having to keep allot of it in the air.
I forgot to mention that I will use a 7 1/2’ 6wt Fenwick glass rod that I have had forever, when fishing from the yak or tube.
Just my $.02
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Chuck -
If you are slapping the water behind you with an 8’ 6" or 9’ rod, a 10’ won’t help you.
The problem is your backcast. Try stopping it at 12 0’clock instead of 10 or 11.
Remember to “stab the sky”.
- Gary
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I built a 6ft 3wt just for canoe fishing. Most all casting from a canoe for me anyway is short distances. Remember is a canoe you can get up close to just about everything on the water. I find it a lot easier to change flies and cast without hitting my partner… FB.
I built a 6’6" 2 weight and while I’ll never give it up, I’ll never go that short again.
I know many people like the very short rods but for me, casting that rod is extremely weird. It is true, though, that I was able to fish it in more places in a very brush-covered river I frequent a few times a year.
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Well, tried out that 7 footer and was very pleased with the easy way it casts. There were some brim who weren’t however…
Catfish;
Got a 7’ 3 wgt. that’s sweet. Fished the Holiday weekend out of a 14’ boat, no problems, just lots of Gills & Specks.
Cactus