Kayak Fishing Rods - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

PapaDave · 05-09-2016, 01:40 PM

Nice looking rods.

The short rods are not too bad when you are fishing the bays and skinny water for bass. I have, and use, several Daiwa Triforce 3 footers, they work great but you're right about not getting around the bow.

I'd get rid of the gimbals though.

Dirty Curti · 05-09-2016, 04:15 PM

Size does matter for me. I fish on a Malibu Stealth 12 and depending on the water current I seem to be moving my tip around the bow often. I fish a 5'8" rod and a 6'2" rod a the smaller one just barely makes it around from my seated position and the longer one is PERFECT! I also like some back bone with a flippy tip.

You look like you are on the right track. I like the looks and if the quality meets our standards you should move some of those easily.

Thanks for taking the remarks positive.

I definitely like Hunters idea of donating one to the raffle so everyone can get a feel and look first hand. It would really get your product in front of your market.

capntim · 05-09-2016, 04:44 PM

Hi John. The guys have posted a lot of good info for you. When I make rods for customers that are specifically meant for fishing on a yak it partially depends on the size of the person, arm reach more specifically. It can also depend on the length of the kayak. I would say that 6-61/2' would be the minimum. I know I don't use anything shorter. And as the guys said a softer tip is important. And also as had been stated lower your price point by axing the gimbal and just go with a mushroom cap. Good luck.

FullFlavorPike · 05-10-2016, 03:10 PM

Are your line ratings for braid?

05-09-2016, 01:40 PM	#1
PapaDave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,474	Nice looking rods. The short rods are not too bad when you are fishing the bays and skinny water for bass. I have, and use, several Daiwa Triforce 3 footers, they work great but you're right about not getting around the bow. I'd get rid of the gimbals though. __________________ So long and thanks for all the fish...

05-09-2016, 04:15 PM	#2
Dirty Curti Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 419	Size does matter for me. I fish on a Malibu Stealth 12 and depending on the water current I seem to be moving my tip around the bow often. I fish a 5'8" rod and a 6'2" rod a the smaller one just barely makes it around from my seated position and the longer one is PERFECT! I also like some back bone with a flippy tip. You look like you are on the right track. I like the looks and if the quality meets our standards you should move some of those easily. Thanks for taking the remarks positive. I definitely like Hunters idea of donating one to the raffle so everyone can get a feel and look first hand. It would really get your product in front of your market. __________________

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05-09-2016, 04:44 PM	#3
capntim Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Laguna Hills Posts: 115	Hi John. The guys have posted a lot of good info for you. When I make rods for customers that are specifically meant for fishing on a yak it partially depends on the size of the person, arm reach more specifically. It can also depend on the length of the kayak. I would say that 6-61/2' would be the minimum. I know I don't use anything shorter. And as the guys said a softer tip is important. And also as had been stated lower your price point by axing the gimbal and just go with a mushroom cap. Good luck.

05-10-2016, 03:10 PM	#4
FullFlavorPike Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 810	Are your line ratings for braid?