8ft vs. 7ft Live Bait Rods for YT ? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

chris138 · 11-07-2014, 03:27 PM

The lenth isn't as important as the action. You need a light action rod (15-30lb rating) for spectra, even up to 65 or 80 # braid. You need the soft rod cuz the braid has no stretch so the rod needs to absorb slack in the line.

If you'll be fishing mono on it, then you can use a heavier action rod. If you're truly targeting the big coastal YT, IMO there is no reason to go any lighter than 30lb test.

Personally I like 7' bait sticks. But an 8'er is good for flylining and it can double as a jigstick.

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11-07-2014, 03:27 PM	#9
chris138 donkey roper Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pacific Beach Posts: 968	The lenth isn't as important as the action. You need a light action rod (15-30lb rating) for spectra, even up to 65 or 80 # braid. You need the soft rod cuz the braid has no stretch so the rod needs to absorb slack in the line. If you'll be fishing mono on it, then you can use a heavier action rod. If you're truly targeting the big coastal YT, IMO there is no reason to go any lighter than 30lb test. Personally I like 7' bait sticks. But an 8'er is good for flylining and it can double as a jigstick.