Rod Length - Page 2

bluebasser86 · 01-31-12, 10:20 PM

I use a 6' 2" Avid for jerkbaits and poppers so the tip doesn't slap the water and a 6' 6" for spinnerbaits and buzzbaits to help me make more accurate casts. Other than that most of my rods are around 7'.

flfireman · 01-31-12, 10:26 PM

Carry 11 rods on my deck for tourneys. 9 are 7', 1-6'6", other is 7'6". Largest is for pitchin, short is for tight areas. Both spinnerbait rods are 7's and I could probably hit a tea cup at 25-30 yrds 8/10 times. I know all the pros have different size, shape, length, etc for different stuff. Im more practical, 7' works for me and I am comfortable with everything I throw with them. Comfort in a rod is priceless.

Bubba_Bruiser · 02-01-12, 12:02 AM

"Comfort in a rod is priceless." Just like a pair of shoes!

Most of my store bought rods are 6'6" because I mainly fish from a 12' boat. I have bumped my wormin' and topwater rod up to 7' though since I started building rods. And I am building a few more at 7'. I have heard DVT mention the 6' rolling rod before and I am turning the wheels for one too. I have a blank that was a 7'6" telescoping rod. I use the end section for a practice piece on wraps. The other section is about 6' with a good back bone. Might be in the works sooner than later.

01-31-12, 10:26 PM	#27
flfireman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Palm Bay, Fl Posts: 2,751	Carry 11 rods on my deck for tourneys. 9 are 7', 1-6'6", other is 7'6". Largest is for pitchin, short is for tight areas. Both spinnerbait rods are 7's and I could probably hit a tea cup at 25-30 yrds 8/10 times. I know all the pros have different size, shape, length, etc for different stuff. Im more practical, 7' works for me and I am comfortable with everything I throw with them. Comfort in a rod is priceless. __________________ In the Lord all things are possible.

02-01-12, 12:02 AM	#28
Bubba_Bruiser BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South MS Posts: 3,659	"Comfort in a rod is priceless." Just like a pair of shoes! Most of my store bought rods are 6'6" because I mainly fish from a 12' boat. I have bumped my wormin' and topwater rod up to 7' though since I started building rods. And I am building a few more at 7'. I have heard DVT mention the 6' rolling rod before and I am turning the wheels for one too. I have a blank that was a 7'6" telescoping rod. I use the end section for a practice piece on wraps. The other section is about 6' with a good back bone. Might be in the works sooner than later. __________________ \,,,,/ ROCK ON! HRN4L!

01-31-12, 10:20 PM	#26
bluebasser86 BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Gardner, KS Posts: 605	I use a 6' 2" Avid for jerkbaits and poppers so the tip doesn't slap the water and a 6' 6" for spinnerbaits and buzzbaits to help me make more accurate casts. Other than that most of my rods are around 7'.

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