rods for kayak fishing

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#1 Post by **youngrod** » Tue Aug 25, 2009 8:24 pm

hi lads i am about to start kayak fishing but there is one thing that i am stuck on rods. it will be mostly spinning and a bit of bottom fishing for flatties and bass i don t want to pay to much money so any help would be greatly helpfully cheers youngrod

#2 Post by **dunner** » Tue Aug 25, 2009 8:26 pm

i am too!!!!! :shock:

What kind of yak are ya gettin?? :?:

#3 Post by **yappo** » Tue Aug 25, 2009 8:39 pm

What about these

http://www.reelfishing.co.uk/Kayak-Rods.html

Yappo

#4 Post by **youngrod** » Wed Aug 26, 2009 8:27 am

dunner wrote:i am too!!!!!
What kind of yak are ya gettin??

i have it already its not a fishing kayak but there is lots of room in it. its a rtm loko

#5 Post by **anthony2carr** » Wed Aug 26, 2009 2:06 pm

Ugly sticks all the way in the 7ft range

#6 Post by **youngrod** » Wed Aug 26, 2009 5:43 pm

anthony2carr wrote:Ugly sticks all the way in the 7ft range

i have a 5ft 6 baitcasting uglystick would that be any good

#7 Post by **dunner** » Wed Aug 26, 2009 10:01 pm

be sure to let us know how the kayak fishing is going...and good luck!!

#8 Post by **martblue** » Wed Aug 26, 2009 11:17 pm

youngrod wrote:
anthony2carr wrote:Ugly sticks all the way in the 7ft range

i have a 5ft 6 baitcasting uglystick would that be any good

perfect for the job.. :wink:

#9 Post by **youngrod** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 9:27 am

what rod would i want for bottom fishing

#10 Post by **anthony2carr** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 2:00 pm

No need for specialist rods for kayak fishing. With a long rod can prove very difficult to sort out problems when sitting down in a yak.

5ft6 rod would be fine.Make sure you tie everything down.I have never accidentally fallen out of my kayak, but I have knocked some rods overboard accidentally.

#11 Post by gd » Fri Aug 28, 2009 12:54 am

Its quite important that you have a rod that is long enough to clear the bow of your yak,

Even the smallest of fish can dart around either side of your yak and you dont want line wrapped around your yak when trying to land a fish. :wink:

#12 Post by **anthony2carr** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 11:06 am

Yes, but a 5ft6 rod will clear the bow quite easily. Believe me my 3ft6 rod can do it.

Don't believe everything you read.

#13 Post by gd » Fri Aug 28, 2009 6:57 pm

anthony2carr wrote:Yes, but a 5ft6 rod will clear the bow quite easily. Believe me my 3ft6 rod can do it.

Don't believe everything you read.

I didnt just read it :roll:

A 3ft 6 rod wont always be ideal for all people as some people dont like the idea of reaching forward trying to clear the bow when trying to land a lively bass or hound etc................

#14 Post by **WestTipp** » Tue Aug 03, 2010 11:44 pm

I have an RTM Mambo and went out on my maiden voyage the other day.. Was advised to get a handline - pure disaster! Arm is knackered ever since. Tried trolling feathers behind the yak as well. Caught nothing! Reckon I wasn't out far enouigh as the water was low. I'm a coward when it comes to water so didn't go too close to the rocks in case I ended us getting smashed onto them by a freak wave

Going to get a 4ft boat road and fix a rod holder to the yak. And going to be a bit braver the next time as well.

colm44 · #15 Post by **colm44** » Sat Aug 14, 2010 2:11 am

Have a look at www.marinewebstoreireland.com, they have a very small 2'7" Kayak fishing rod with reel for around €40. Might be on the small side, but it wont get in the way to much.

Sea Angling Ireland

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