Rods for Yak fishing

[rodmy]

I am saving hard for an angling Kayak. Wanting to know about suitable rods to use, ie length, etc. i suppose my questions would be would the rods that I use when on my boat 6'10", 7' be Ok for the kayak or should consider getting shorter lengths? Species Bream, EP, Flathead etc, Location Estuary, Creeks, and Flats

[Jazman]

You don't need to worry about getting kayak-specific rods - I use 6'6-7' rods in my kayak and they are great. One good thing about this length is that they allow you to steer the line around the bow of the kayak if you need to.

[mbp]

Originally Posted by rodmy

I am saving hard for an angling Kayak. Wanting to know about suitable rods to use, ie length, etc. i suppose my questions would be would the rods that I use when on my boat 6'10", 7' be Ok for the kayak or should consider getting shorter lengths? Species Bream, EP, Flathead etc, Location Estuary, Creeks, and Flats

What you have will be fine to get you started - I started with similar outfits but once I had got a bit of time up fishing from my yak I did go for a shorter custom rod specifically for bream fishing (i.e a 'pimped up' 6' Hot Rods Stalker Elite) because for me the shorter rod suits the teritory & my style of fishing from the yak. 6'6" is ok but IMO I find a 7' rod is starting to get a bit long & awkward when you are confined to a sitting position in the yak for long periods. The longer gear is also more trouble to stow and also has more tendency to snag up under branches and other structure ect
Cheers Paul

[panger]

I fish tight structure like pylons most of the time so prefer really short rods 5'4" or 5'6" from my yak. Short casts are more accurate, and they don't end up hitting or tangling when you get too close to structure. Ripping fish out of structure on locked drags is also easier. Fish can spin your yak more with a long rod. If you're only fishing open country long rods are better.

Also 2 piece rods are easier to get tip wraps out. Try untangling a tip wrap from a 1 piece 7 footer in a yak, it's a pain.

[hedman1956]

I am after a second hand hobie outback to cruise around the Camden Haven river system for bream and flathead.Any body out there got one for sale.