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Dock Shooting Rods? Long or Short.....
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crappieking95
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I hear a lot of guys saying that short rods are better than longer ones, or sometimes it goes the other way. Me in praticturaly, I like the longer ones because of the back bone and the rubberband effect. Im just wandering what do you guys use? thanks in advance!!
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Re: Dock Shooting Rods? Long or Short.....
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I've tried both and like a short one better. How long you talking about? Too much rod length gets in the way for me, it's much easier to handle a short rod. And, the "rubber band effect" is the same with a short rod. JMO
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Re: Dock Shooting Rods? Long or Short.....
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Re: Dock Shooting Rods? Long or Short.....
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I've tried both and like a short one better. How long you talking about? Too much rod length gets in the way for me, it's much easier to handle a short rod. And, the "rubber band effect" is the same with a short rod. JMO Around 7', I fell in love with'em fishing with chuck..
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Re: Dock Shooting Rods? Long or Short.....
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Shorter rods for me- I like 5'6" to 6'0" rods for dock shooting, and low bridges as well as indoor barges. I feel more comfortable with them than the longer rods when around obstacles (maybe I'm just clumsier than most).
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Re: Dock Shooting Rods? Long or Short.....
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I've tried both and like a short one better. How long you talking about? Too much rod length gets in the way for me, it's much easier to handle a short rod. And, the "rubber band effect" is the same with a short rod. JMO IMHO, Short for sure but brand makes a difference. I started out with a 4 1/2' MicroSpin and it was like a willow limb. No control. I have the Pro Angler 4 1/2' now and it has the most backbone of any light action rod under 6' I've ever used. Excellent control shootin' docks.
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Re: Dock Shooting Rods? Long or Short.....
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4'or so rod thats semi stiff.
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Re: Dock Shooting Rods? Long or Short.....
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Shorter rods with a lil backbone is better for shooting docks
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The 5.5' Wally Marshall is perfection! I tried one of the 4.5' and couldn't make it work for me.
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Re: Dock Shooting Rods? Long or Short.....
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Re: Dock Shooting Rods? Long or Short.....
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Awsome Opinions everyone!!
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Re: Dock Shooting Rods? Long or Short.....
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Re: Dock Shooting Rods? Long or Short.....
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Is there any one who likes using 7ft rods for shooting?
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Re: Dock Shooting Rods? Long or Short.....
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I use the 7 ft rods for multipurpose rods. I can shoot docks and fish brush piles with them. I feel like I get better distance and more speed on my shots with the 7 footers. You have to position the boat a few feet further away from your target but no big deal.
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Re: Dock Shooting Rods? Long or Short.....
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I use the 7 ft rods for multipurpose rods. I can shoot docks and fish brush piles with them. I feel like I get better distance and more speed on my shots with the 7 footers. You have to position the boat a few feet further away from your target but no big deal. Thank you, I thought I was alone for this.
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