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 Re: 8 Foot Rod.
[Re: Blindshot54]
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02/27/18 05:04 AM
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rscustomrods
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Dang bass daddy we have similar tastes and similar equipment. I am 6. 3. Same story on rods
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Re: 8 Foot Rod.
[Re: Blindshot54]
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02/28/18 08:12 PM
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1bassdaddy
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When I first read this thread I was positive a bunch of swimbait guys were going to jump in and sing the praises of 8 ft and longer rods. I guess there's not as many swimbait guys here as I thought.
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Re: 8 Foot Rod.
[Re: Blindshot54]
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03/01/18 12:07 AM
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Thad Rains
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I have a LOT of 8' rods that I fish, mostly CB rods, but also Tcrig rods as well. I am only 5'8_ and throw the big rods for getting CBs deeper than 7' rods. Been doing this for over 20 years, when I had to custom make rods for me. Gives you a TON more hook setting ability and mroe fish control, in some instantses. I LOVE them for what you get out of them. Big ones I am throwing right now, all year long, is the Dobyns 805 CBRM and the Dobyns 806. 804 for C-rigs and Trigs. Hope this helps. Tight lines, keep safe and good luck.
Thad Rains
Tight lines, keep safe and good luck.
Thad Rains
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Re: 8 Foot Rod.
[Re: Blindshot54]
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03/01/18 04:34 AM
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Phototex
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Mostly 7 for both casting and spinning, but I still use one old 56 pistol grip caster and a 53 fiberglass ultralight worm rod (Eagle Claw model LWLW). Im only 57 and fish from an 8 pond boat.
PB: 10-01 on a Ribbit frog
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Re: 8 Foot Rod.
[Re: Blindshot54]
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03/01/18 02:00 PM
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Ken A.
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Ron White, "I'm between 6' 1 and 6' 6 depending on which convenience store I am leaving.."
I mostly use a 6' 8 rod for most applications. I have some 7' rods I use too. The only 8' rod I have is a crankin stick for big DD cranks.
I saw several 10 Footers the other day at Cabelas for all different techniques. I guess they are trying to get out front of the new BASS ruling allowing 10' rods.
Not sure why??
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Re: 8 Foot Rod.
[Re: Blindshot54]
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03/01/18 04:29 PM
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DillonCan'tFish
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7'11" for heavy flipping. I am 6'8"
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Re: 8 Foot Rod.
[Re: Blindshot54]
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03/01/18 04:49 PM
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KSalcedo222
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I have 3 8 rods. Dont think my height has anything to do with it but Im about 511 - 6. I use these rods rod for 3 applications. Big crankbaits, Carolina rigs, and swimbaits. I like this length because it helps launch a bait well and I love the way the rod loads up on a long cast.
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Re: 8 Foot Rod.
[Re: Blindshot54]
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03/01/18 05:08 PM
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stringwise
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8' for deep cranking 10XD's etc.
7' 9" for open water plastics and jigs
7' 6" for A Rigs
7' 6" Spinning for open water shakey heads
Don't really see how height matters for those because I'm not underhand casting any of those applications.
For dock skipping I went with a 6' 9" rod because I do underhand or roll cast and I'm 6' tall.
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