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all my customs are for distance fishing from shore, except one. but i measure out the butt length to where my hands will be at the end of the cast. most of my surf rods are around 32" to the reel seat. but you can do the same for a yak rod. sit in your kayak and hold the rod. make a practice cast the same way you would if the reel was on there and however you find it most comfortable, at the end of that cast note where your hand is thats furthest up the butt... place your reel there.