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Rod length #12432067 09/19/17 01:04 AM
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Was wondering what rod length everyone liked for fishing the bridges. I have problems with anything over 6 ft trying to get a loop off the end or some other problem so it's 5.6 and 6 ft for me.

Re: Rod length [Re: Paths] #12432388 09/19/17 12:05 PM
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I fish with a 5.6 ft rod. Anything over that and it makes it difficult to land fish in the tube.

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Originally Posted By: fishin'aholic2
I fish with a 5.6 ft rod. Anything over that and it makes it difficult to land fish in the tube.
i agree thumb


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Re: Rod length [Re: Paths] #12432547 09/19/17 01:40 PM
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It depends on the height of the Bridge. I normally use a 9-10 rod. It help me measure my depth. If it is a low bridge. I go with my 6' ProAngler


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Re: Rod length [Re: Paths] #12433286 09/19/17 10:26 PM
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I carry a 4.5 ft ugly stick with solid fiberglass tip, and a backup 3 ft solid fiberglass ice fishing rod. Weight is in good balance in these shorter lengths and action is acceptable for me. Very low profile, and never a break in many years of jambing the tips against pilings, rocks, trees, car doors, etc.

May not work for everyone.

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Re: Rod length [Re: Paths] #12437892 09/23/17 01:10 AM
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4'6 BPS tinylite.


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