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Post by alan on May 18, 2014 14:08:03 GMT
I'm after a bit of advice, this winter I just used my 10 and 11ft boat rods. For next season I'm thinking of getting something like 8ft rods for bait fishing for pike just for my kayak. Not to expensive as they are likely to be knocked about and abused. Just wondered what you use. Probably in conjunction with fixed spool reels simply because I have a couple of spare ones.
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Post by esoxuk on May 18, 2014 16:21:32 GMT
Take a look at the TFG Banshee stalker rods, they are on offer at the moment BOGOF... So can't be bad
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Post by alan on May 18, 2014 18:40:32 GMT
Take a look at the TFG Banshee stalker rods, they are on offer at the moment BOGOF... So can't be bad Cheers!! |
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Post by philpot on May 19, 2014 11:38:54 GMT
Last year I bought a carp stalker rod for use on the kayak pike fishing and although I have only used it a few times, I have to say I am really pleased with it. It is a Saber SR5 7-9' stalker which comes with two butts to make either 7' or 9'. Plenty of power and it will really chuck heavy lures a long way so offering a cracking combination rod. www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmxXLUHInr4Hope that helps Phil |
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Post by alan on May 20, 2014 6:02:38 GMT
Last year I bought a carp stalker rod for use on the kayak pike fishing and although I have only used it a few times, I have to say I am really pleased with it. It is a Saber SR5 7-9' stalker which comes with two butts to make either 7' or 9'. Plenty of power and it will really chuck heavy lures a long way so offering a cracking combination rod. www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmxXLUHInr4Hope that helps Phil Cheers Phil, I was thinking along those lines of a stalking rods. I think I'm going go for the chub 6ft rod 2.75 test curve stalking rod simply because I can get greys/chub tackle at a reduced rate. I don't want to spend much as they are very likley to get bashed about! I never like to spend much on boat as they get bashed about so much where I go fishing! |
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Post by philpot on May 20, 2014 6:33:17 GMT
The thing to be aware of Alan is a 6' rod may not reach over the bow of your kayak and therefore a fighting fish could well be a problem.
Phil
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Post by Deleted on May 20, 2014 7:02:38 GMT
Good point Phil, but as you know a shorter rod is great for flicking lures into those hard to get to places you can only get to on a kayak. I think with care you can play a fish on a shorter rod, I certainly haven't experienced any problems on rods as short as 5' and a 13' yak.
Maybe I am not catching enough or big enough fish to cause me any problems???
Ian
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Post by philpot on May 20, 2014 13:03:42 GMT
I think there are many times when it would not be a problem, it is when perhaps submerged tree, weed or other obstruction which could prevent applying the power where needed. Just my thoughts really.
Phil
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Post by Deleted on May 20, 2014 13:52:20 GMT
Fair comment Phil, I suppose you don't really understand the difficulties until it happens to you. I was just passing on my thoughts and experiences too and was not trying to contradict your opinions. You have a lot more experience than I do when it comes to fishing from a yak as I still consider myself a novice. In the end we all have our own preferences and you can only learn through your own experiences. That said the great advice on here has definitely helped me in my first year.
Ian
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Post by alan on May 20, 2014 15:10:36 GMT
The thing to be aware of Alan is a 6' rod may not reach over the bow of your kayak and therefore a fighting fish could well be a problem. Phil I did think that, but I only use a moken 10 and 99% of my fishing I will be clipped to the bank rather than anchoring so the fish won't go round the boat. |
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Post by Izzetafox on May 24, 2014 9:45:22 GMT
To be honest I have used 6ft rods with minimal problems but I almost always fish side saddle and this give the option of getting good side strain on the fish and keep it away from bows and stern. Alternatively in emergency you can drop your legs over each side and shuffle forward towards the bows.
The other thing to consider is that if a fish does go around the end of the yak the anchor warp may be your biggest concern.
I tend to try and play the fish out away from the yak and try and side a tired fish along side when I have it under control.
Terry
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