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Location: Corning, Iowa | I want to buy a new rod, to throw 4,5,6, oz. baits. I know everyone uses long rods, but want to stay with, maybe 6/9 to 7/2. Need alittle help. I like Loomis caps. LOL Thanks Doug |
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| There are alot of opinions here. How much do you want to spend? I love my Premier 6'09". I could only imagine what the tournament series must be like. Kdawg |
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Location: Ft. Wayne Indiana | What is your thoughts behind using a shorter rod? |
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Location: Corning, Iowa | I've never used anything over 7 ft. We have a 16.5 boat, usually 3,maybe4 people. I'm a novice, storage. I know a longer rod would be easier to throw big baits, but I just can't talk myself into buying one, and then not likeing it, and I'm stuck with it. I only make it big fish fishing maybe every year or two. I understand the benefits of a longer rod. I've read all of your post about them, and agree. Just can't do it. Thanks Doug |
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Location: Latitude 41.3016 Longitude 88.6160 | Look at the Okuma or Tica TELESCOPIC rods, a 8' Tele will have storage length of around 6'-6' 1/2 feet. |
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Location: Ft. Wayne Indiana | Longer rods are not just for big baits. You can throw ANYTHING on them. I would suggest getting one..you will like it! |
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Location: Iowa Great Lakes | I was using 6'6" rods then I got an 8'6" and Wow waht a difference in ease of working and throwing baits and my fish to catch ratio seemed to come up a litte. I now have rods from 7- 8'6" |
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Location: WI | For years I've been using 6'9 and 7 ft rods. Last summer I bought a 7.6 and it was waay nicer and easier to figure eight. I plan on buying another one this spring sometime. |
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