[624490]

i am new to fishing. i just perchised a kiyak to fish from. my first time out i ran into a school of fish so i casted my plug. the problem is that my twelve foot silstar rod has a long butt end that gets in the way when i cast it. it hits me in the stumach. is there a way to shorten it?
thank you and great website.

 

[616271]

There isn't a best rod. It all depends upon what you want to do with it. I use several depending upon how and what I'm fishing for. I have a rod that I use for tube 'n worming, flats, regular fishing, etc. I usually bring a few out with me.

The yak you're using matters too. In a Tarpon 160 I don't like using anything less than an 8' rod as I need the length to comfortably clear the long nose. In all the other yaks I fish 7' is all I need.

 

[Captneilf]

YAKKER51

Hi,

I ask these questions as someone who has never been in or fished from a kayak.

If casting would not a short butt be easier to cast? How close or far are you normlly from the fish?

I can understand JONSS using an 8' rod in a long kayak.

Which works better casting from a kayak, an extra fast tip or a more moderate tip. I have no idea what it is like to be sitting as you do and trying to cast.

I would think bottom fishing in the bay you could use shorter rods. Some very good 6' blanks are available.

I think this situation lends itself to working with a good custom rod developer/builder to create special rods for you.

I will start a thread on the Fishing Rod Forum asking for input on the rod needs of kayak fishermen. I hope many of you respond as it will be a le4arning experience for me.

Capt Neil

 

[616271]

Again there's going to be a lot of variation depending how and where and what one fishes for. I use a lot of different rods in and from the yak. Sometimes the yak is used for access, sometimes I fish from it. I like to take a few rods with me.

I'm designing a yak right now that's going to have a huge center hatch that will allow one to bring several rods along and have easy access. Generally I like a shorter handle but when I need to cast far I like a 2 hander. I was recently asked by a company to design kayak fishing rods. I figure by the 2004 season we'll have several out.

 

[Captneilf]

JonSS

Hi,

That's great newes, designing the rods.

When all is said and done, please fill us in on how it all turned out.

Capt Neil

 

[616271]

Capt. Neil, I figure that we need some time to form a consensus of what we want that's not available at present. Right now I see a need for a tube 'n worm rod as its sort of specialized fishing. Imput is wanted from all kayak fisherman.

 

[Captneilf]

JonSS

Hi,

I hope that many of the kayak fishermen post their ideas and wishes on this thread or the one on Fish Rod Forum.

I am interested in what they need.

Good fortune with the project.

 

[Crazy-Al]

Hey guys,

You might want to ask Al Goldberg about my kayak rod. I went trough some great ordeal and trial to get a perfect kayak stick. This rod has been with me for over 4 years now... and it's still kicking!

Bottom line is... it all depends on what you are targeting, the kayak brand (length) and method (conv. or spin).

Also, there are other small added features in it.

"Crazy" Alberto
[email protected]

 

[bluefishmaster]

YAKKER51, I think the rod size depends on the fish or fishes you are after and the question of convenience.

My friends and I use 7' casting rod, 1 piece and 7'6" spinning rod, 2 pieces, for Striped Bass and Bluefish. I think the rod you use is too long and heavy. Think light and comfort.

I feel what Captneilf, JonSS, and Crazy Al said is right.

The reasons why we used a 1 piece casting rod because it is fun and light and the rod is not too long for our cars. We use both spin and casting tackle is because it is more flexible when conditions like the wind changes. I love to fish in the rain. When it is windy, I use my spinning tackle and set the casting with bait. We love to use casting tackle for schoolies striped basssssss.

 

[618563]

clear the nose, light, and fast action, something not too expensive because u might drop it in! good luck

 

[littoral]

Best rod for kayak fishing

If fishing FOR kayaks, use a very very heavy rod and barbless hooks...and carry a big stick...we kayakers get real mad when hooked -- especially if you hook the kayaker instead of the boat. If fishing FROM kayaks, use any short rod that floats.

 

[machete]

rod n reel

Sports Authority has a Penn 320GT with a 6ft boat pole combo for 89 bucks.My quetion is it a good deal and will it be good for trolling in a yak?

 

[618563]

i have that reel and it is way too heavy for the kayak, machete...here is what i like to do..

i like small spinning setups with light graphite fast action rods for leverage..then i spool the small reel with power pro or some other brand of braided line..the braided lines have enormous strength while being very thin...for instance, if the small spinning reel is rated for 8lb test (usually a small reel which is really light), i can spool the reel with 30lb test power pro...30lb test power pro is the same exact width as 8lb test mono, but as you can see it is significantly stronger, and you can still cast it...

i do like to have what youd consider "light tackle"as far as rod and reel are concerned, then "overdo" the line strength...i know its not true light tackle fishing, but it is more fun and if you hook into a 15lb bluefish and you have the added security of stronger line....for my first kayak rod i grabbed an inexpensive freshwater setup from sports authority...get right on the floor of the store, sit as if you are in the kayak, and swing it around...people might think you are nuts, but it can teach you a lot..

as always in any aspect of fishing, going custom is without a doubt the best way to go...

good luck and if you ever want to fish the staten island area, pm me

 

[machete]

rod n reel

Thanks Chris.besides my surf gear all I have is a 7ft lite ugly stick with a 4400Penn loaded with 30lb power pro.

 

[616271]

Mike, that'll work fine until you spend some time in the yak and determine what you like and want if anything.

 

[machete]

rod n reel

Thanks Jon talk to you soon.Mike