How Tall Is Your Trout Rod?

[striker]

I noticed that trout rods come in various height. What are the pros and cons of a longer trout rod vs a shorter trout rod? I was on Phenix's site, and from the looks of things, they make some sweet looking trout rods. Thanks!

[samgann93]

i have one short rod 4'8", one medium 6', and one long 7'.

i like all depending on the condition. if your throwin jigs i recomend a 5'6" to a 8'.
other lures you can throw on anything.

[Koshaw]

I got a 5'6", a 7' and a 12'

:D

not to mention others...

The 12' can double as a surf rod etc.

=)

[Socal Bassman]

I've got a short 4'6" and a 7'.

[JIG KING]

i have 5ft and two 9 ft for jig

[UCR's Fishman]

I got a 5'10" rod and 6'6" rod. If you want a rod you can use for pretty much anything go with something over six feet.

[KaliDawgFan]

two 7's and one 6'6", if I hit streams I have two 4'6"

[TrouTHeAd]

Two 8s, 1 7.5 footer, 1 5 footer and 1 7 footer. I prefer the longer rods over the shorter ones unless I'm fishing the streams. The longs ones can be used for all tasks.

[calico killer kevin]

7'6 for jigs and 6'6 for multi. The lighter the jig, the longer the rod is usually
how it goes.

[steve092]

I use my 5'6" for chuckin' lures, and I use my 7' for jigging and dropshotting.

[Bigreeler]

I use 7 1/2 for drop shotting power worms and an 8 foot for mini jigging. These are custom rods that I make out of fly blanks that I wrap into spinning rods.

[tpfishnfool]

I use 7 1/2 for drop shotting power worms and an 8 foot for mini jigging. These are custom rods that I make out of fly blanks that I wrap into spinning rods.


Thats the ticket for the mini jigs and jerk it baits ! I use a 6' , 6'6'' and a 7' . the 7' for mini jigs the other ones for lures and the dreaded jars of glitter crap that gets all over you and everything else..

[City Dad]

These are custom rods that I make out of fly blanks that I wrap into spinning rods.

Hey, that sounds cool. Post pics?

[Skyler]

My main rig is a 9 foot medium/light. I use that one for jigging, float & fly, worming, and small spinners/spoons, then I have a 5 foot ultra light for creek fishing, and a 6 1/2 light for bait fishing.

[Troutman65]

I have a 5' 5" for streams, one 6' and three 6'6" :Big Grin:

[bsp]

5' for streams and 8' for lakes.

[wowitsayellow]

shikari 6.5" and lamiglas 6' are my go to rods both are 2-6 class...

tight lines...

[Fastfish]

There all 6'6" in length if were talking trout rods if were talk'in bass'in then length is all over the place

Fastfish

[WARRIORMIKE]

This question is kind of personal :Shocked:

[karlow]

What is up with all the short sticks?
I can see a 9' or 10' could get in the way and be a PITA.
But 5' and 6' sticks? Why?
Please some one tell me?
I have one 5.5' 2-6lb stick. I hate it, I could not find a man size stick that was rated down to 2lbs in a moment of weekness.

So what's up guys?

KP

[calico killer kevin]

What is up with all the short sticks?
I can see a 9' or 10' could get in the way and be a PITA.
But 5' and 6' sticks? Why?
Please some one tell me?
I have one 5.5' 2-6lb stick. I hate it, I could not find a man size stick that was rated down to 2lbs in a moment of weekness.

So what's up guys?

KP
Well, most people use the shorter rods for creeks and such where you can't
go around swinging a 7 foot rod. There are many longer rods than handle
2lb line perfectly if that what you're looking for. Shimano Compre, Daiwa
Spinmatic-X, G.Loomis trout rods, Phenix trout rods, Kencors, etc.

[Skyler]

Well, most people use the shorter rods for creeks and such where you can't
go around swinging a 7 foot rod. There are many longer rods than handle
2lb line perfectly if that what you're looking for. Shimano Compre, Daiwa
Spinmatic-X, G.Loomis trout rods, Phenix trout rods, Kencors, etc.

Exactly. It's hard to make your way through the underbrush around most local streams with a full length rod. I tryed a long stick once at SAR, and I'll never do that again. I got tangled in the trees so many times, lol.

[MAVERICK27]

I baitfish with my 5' Kenocors. I love the fight and can set hooks and cast without hooking the top on my boat. I use them in stream too. I use 6'6" for trolling and baitfishing/lures off the bow. Different strokes for different folks. I used to hate short rods, but now I love the fight on my 5'. I can also work fish around other poles, anchor and motor much easier.

[Troutman65]

What is up with all the short sticks?
I can see a 9' or 10' could get in the way and be a PITA.
But 5' and 6' sticks? Why?
Please some one tell me?
I have one 5.5' 2-6lb stick. I hate it, I could not find a man size stick that was rated down to 2lbs in a moment of weekness.

So what's up guys?

KP


I am almost sure Kencor makes a 7' pack rod that is 2-6 lb rated. Check the Turners in Orange. They had 2 or three of them around Christmas time.

[bsp]

What is up with all the short sticks?
I can see a 9' or 10' could get in the way and be a PITA.
But 5' and 6' sticks? Why?
Please some one tell me?
I have one 5.5' 2-6lb stick. I hate it, I could not find a man size stick that was rated down to 2lbs in a moment of weekness.

So what's up guys?

KP

As others have said before, the 5' rods are for creeks. You can use them for baitfishing if you want to have a good bendo factor.

Phenix 801 would be best. 8' and perfect for 2 or 3lb line! The Longfin should have some.

[fishaddicted]

4 foot for the creeks and a 8 foot for jiging:Wink: