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 Length of rod for topwater- 6'6 or 7?
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02/22/12 10:14 PM
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Greenandfeisty
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Length of rod for topwater- 6'6 or 7?
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Re: Length of rod for topwater- 6'6 or 7?
[Re: Greenandfeisty]
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02/22/12 10:15 PM
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Jersey Dan
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I do not own a single rod less then 7'. It makes no sense.
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Re: Length of rod for topwater- 6'6 or 7?
[Re: Greenandfeisty]
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02/22/12 10:32 PM
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fouzman
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I've got to disagree with my buddy Jersey on this one. All of my fishing is done with 7-7'11" rods except for two instances. For Squarebill crankin' in tight quarters or for walking the dog type topwater baits, I prefer a 6'6". Kinda hard to walk the dog with your rod tip down if you're hurling it on a 7' 6" rod, which the majority of mine are.
Oh, and out of all my high-dollar rods, my favorite for this is an original 6-6 AllStar Zell Rowland Topwater Special.
Last edited by fouzman; 02/22/12 10:35 PM.
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Re: Length of rod for topwater- 6'6 or 7?
[Re: Greenandfeisty]
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02/22/12 10:44 PM
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Rodney2100
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6'3" for large top water baits..less stress on the wrist
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Re: Length of rod for topwater- 6'6 or 7?
[Re: Greenandfeisty]
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02/22/12 10:50 PM
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bigfishtx
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6' 6" for smaller baits, like a Rico, where you are needing to be more accurate with your casts.
As long a rod as you want with big baits, like Sammies and Spooks, where distance is more important than accuracy.
Keep the Lord in your heart and keep your powder dry.
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Re: Length of rod for topwater- 6'6 or 7?
[Re: Greenandfeisty]
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02/22/12 11:20 PM
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210amatuerangler
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You know the old saying
If it floats, flys, or f___s it is always cheaper to rent!
You have to decide which is more important.
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Re: Length of rod for topwater- 6'6 or 7?
[Re: Greenandfeisty]
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02/22/12 11:31 PM
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reeltexan
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What type of topwater? Frog, Buzzbait, Stickbait, Popper, Spook.....I don't use one for all types.
"..The pleasantist angling is to see the fish
Cut with her golden oars the silver stream,
And greedily devour the treacherous bait.
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Re: Length of rod for topwater- 6'6 or 7?
[Re: Greenandfeisty]
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02/23/12 12:23 AM
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North Texas Bass Assasin
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6'6" makes it easier for me to work a topwater popper...7' my rod tip winds up in the water alot
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Re: Length of rod for topwater- 6'6 or 7?
[Re: fouzman]
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02/23/12 12:29 AM
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I've got to disagree with my buddy Jersey on this one. All of my fishing is done with 7-7'11" rods except for two instances. For Squarebill crankin' in tight quarters or for walking the dog type topwater baits, I prefer a 6'6". Kinda hard to walk the dog with your rod tip down if you're hurling it on a 7' 6" rod, which the majority of mine are.
Oh, and out of all my high-dollar rods, my favorite for this is an original 6-6 AllStar Zell Rowland Topwater Special. I have an old one of those too, it's my go-to rod for pop-r's and other similar baits.. for big buzzbaits and frogs i like a 7' mh I also have a 7' m duckett micro guide i just started throwing small to meduim square bills and stick baits with that i like alot too.
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Re: Length of rod for topwater- 6'6 or 7?
[Re: Greenandfeisty]
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02/23/12 02:13 AM
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Basstoes
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depends on how tall you are. I use a 6'10" for my poppers (I'm 6'3") since I work it with my rod tip down (like stated above). some people walk the dog with their rod to the side (roland martin)...so then it wouldnt matter much....so unless you are really tall, I would go with a shorter rod.
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Re: Length of rod for topwater- 6'6 or 7?
[Re: Greenandfeisty]
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02/23/12 03:41 AM
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EliteAngler1011
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I use 6'7 at lowest. I just make sure my rod is heavy action for sure.
Jadon   Blue Fleck
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Re: Length of rod for topwater- 6'6 or 7?
[Re: North Texas Bass Assasin]
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02/23/12 03:59 AM
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Boo in FW
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6'6" makes it easier for me to work a topwater popper...7' my rod tip winds up in the water alot +1
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Re: Length of rod for topwater- 6'6 or 7?
[Re: fouzman]
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02/23/12 04:11 AM
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Skeeterag99
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I've got to disagree with my buddy Jersey on this one. All of my fishing is done with 7-7'11" rods except for two instances. For Squarebill crankin' in tight quarters or for walking the dog type topwater baits, I prefer a 6'6". Kinda hard to walk the dog with your rod tip down if you're hurling it on a 7' 6" rod, which the majority of mine are.
Oh, and out of all my high-dollar rods, my favorite for this is an original 6-6 AllStar Zell Rowland Topwater Special. I used to love that rod, but I snagged a carp and it snapped. Wish I could find another of the old version. that thing would sling a little bandit too.
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Re: Length of rod for topwater- 6'6 or 7?
[Re: Skeeterag99]
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02/23/12 04:18 AM
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Hunter's Dad
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I like a 6 1/2 footer for jerkbaits like a rougue and some small topwaters. Lots of times I am working a rougue around flooded cover and the shorter rod is easier to roll cast. I like a 7 footer for spooks and walking baits.
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