Rod length?

[jonnyringo]

I have a Daiwa SS Tournament 1600 and 2600 on order and was trying to figure out what would be a good length, action and lure weight for these reels.
I will be fishing saltwater with these set ups. Kind of leaning towards longer rods at this time with medium action. Not sure about lure weight. I will be using no more than 14 pound test line. Probably 10 or 12 on the 1600 and 14 on the 2600.
Thanks

[jonnyringo]

All these fishermen and no suggestions....wow.
:bang:

[kross57]

"Saltwater" could be anything from bonefish to tuna. If you want advice, try telling folks how and where you will be using these rods/reels.

[krash]

He's my opinion, all my rods are 7' and on reels that size 10 pound test.

[jonnyringo]

Plan to use them for redfish, bluefish and stripers. They are rated for 14 pound test line and I plan to use 14 pound test on the 2600. I was thinking about a 10 foot surf rod for jettie fishing on the 2600. A 7 foot rod for the 1600.

[kross57]

If you are looking for advice on beach/jetty/surf gear there are better places to get it. Try http://www.stripersonline.com/surftalk/.

[krash]

Plan to use them for redfish, bluefish and stripers. They are rated for 14 pound test line and I plan to use 14 pound test on the 2600. I was thinking about a 10 foot surf rod for jettie fishing on the 2600. A 7 foot rod for the 1600.

Now thats why I did not speak up earlier, I have no freaking clue when it comes to surf or jetty fishing, so ignore my other opinion.

[weekendwarrior]

I fish for blues and stripers in the bay and use an eight foot medium heavy spinning and a 7' medium heavy trolling rod. These lengths are somewhat ungainly. However, they allow me to lean forward and swing a fish to whichever side of the yak I will try and net it from. My shorter, handier rods make netting a fish easier, but I can not get them to guide the line around the stern or bow of my 14' yak. (Size does matter,lol.)

[jonnyringo]

I fish for blues and stripers in the bay and use an eight foot medium heavy spinning and a 7' medium heavy trolling rod. These lengths are somewhat ungainly. However, they allow me to lean forward and swing a fish to whichever side of the yak I will try and net it from. My shorter, handier rods make netting a fish easier, but I can not get them to guide the line around the stern or bow of my 14' yak. (Size does matter,lol.)

Thanks for the input...appreciate it. :up:

I have some heavier reels fitted with 30 pound test if I decide to go in deper water and am looking at another rig to put 50 pound test line..more of the Penn style baitcast. I plan to use the 1600 in the Prowler fishing just beyond the breakers and back bay fishing and the 2600 will be while on land fishing the jetties. I used to fish Mayport all the time and loved fishing out as far as I could walk out on the rocks. Caught a lot of nice fish on the Intercoastal side and the ocean side.
Thanks again,,,,,ringo

[BowMovement]

For going from the jetties you should use a 9 or 10 ft rod for the 2600. Make sure the rod is proportional to the reel. Also you want something long enough to manuver your lure around the rocks. For your 1600 i would use maybe an 8 or 7ft rod depending on how you will be using it (from a yak). Go for something with good backbone.:up:

If you have anymore questions just ask.

[jonnyringo]

For going from the jetties you should use a 9 or 10 ft rod for the 2600. Make sure the rod is proportional to the reel. Also you want something long enough to manuver your lure around the rocks. For your 1600 i would use maybe an 8 or 7ft rod depending on how you will be using it (from a yak). Go for something with good backbone.:up:

If you have anymore questions just ask.

I ordered a 10' Custom Ugly Stik surf rod and a Big Water Ugly Stik in 7' for the 1600. These were medium actions and throw a .5 to 4 oz. (1600) and a 1 -4 oz. for the 2600. I have a 7' light action Ugly Stik for the 1300C. I own five Ugly Stiks now and am very pleased with them. Nice rods for the cash. Own the St. Croix rods, etc. too and like them as well.
Thanks for the input.

Thanks

[Doc_Hall]

I use 7' ugly sticks, medium action. i find that the lenght is long enough to go around the bow or stern of the yak, and short enough to reach the tip if you get tangles there. run twin Fin Nor 9500 offshore spinners, one with 80 pound test PowerPro, and the other with 100 pound test PowerPro.

[Odin]

The 10ft Ugly Stick Custom is a graphite /glass composite, has pretty much a moderate fast action and should suit that reel well. The blank itself is a blast to fish with for what you pay for it.

The only issue with them is that the location of the first guide can allow line slap against the blank when casting with certain reels, but that is generally with a reel with a larger diameter than the 2600... ( At least that was what I experienced when I was sent one to look over when they first were going to be put on the market.)

The Ugly Stik Tiger Stick Lite 7 footer ( says it's rated to 5 ounces but closer to 2 1/2 to 3 ) is a great durable and value choice and works great in kayaks up to 14 feet.

I have experiences with both of these rods. The Tiger Stick lite took more fish than I can even count and was given to another friend that is also tough on equipment and he couldn't harm the rod. Best bang for the buck out there to start with on a yak.

[popeye]

I thought ugly sticks didn't have the fugi guides for braided lines. It doesn't say on rod which is reason why I haven't bought them. Sounds nice and strong... Can these rods handle braidied line?

[Odin]

popeye, my first year of kayak fishing I used the Ugly Stik Tiger Stik Lite 7 footer 5 to 7 days a week from the end of April until just about mid September...

That summer was a banner year for the bunker spawn and peanut bunker was so thick you could walk on it for most of the summer.

Every single day my buddy and I fished we ran into at least one large school of bluefish that ranged from schools of 4 pounders with most days bringing about schools of 6 to about 9 pounders on average.

A typical day was upwards of 20 or more of thse fish taken, EVERY single day!!

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn152/anderscenes/KFS5.jpg

Here is a typical day where my buddy is handling one of the smaller blues.

We also went through the typical, full size bunker snagging and livelining ritual for bass in the fall...

The 65 dollar rod was all I used, with a Cabo 40 reel and 30 pound Sufix performance braid...

The rod took everything I could throw at it and earned my respect for how well it performed.

When I got my first 16 foot yak, the 7 foot rod ended up being too short to get around the bow...

I ended up giving the rod to a friend, who in turn has used it this entire summer with braid and without a single guide problem.

For a bargain bin, value rod, "to beat up on", it's a very good value...

For a finese rod I would look elsewhere.

Just be aware that the butt has the Fuji type mushroom butt cap and it can be tight in some of the Scotty rod holders, and does not fit in one of Cabela's quick release rod holders unless sanded down.

[Doc_Hall]

I agree, all i use is Power Pro braided line, with a topshot of flurocarbon, about 25 feet. i've had no problems, i even reeled in a 100 + pound sea turtle with this set up. i only reeled it all the way in, so i could unhook the Crystal Minnow from the turtle. They are endangered ya know ;)