wolfmachine Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 found this guy, RKcustom rods.net off kijiji when i was searching for musky rods.. i'll be picking up a 6'6'' compre this weekend, which i thinik will be suitable for trolling, jerkbaiting, and throwing my large cranks i'm thinking of getting a 7'6'' or so rod made for throw bucktails etc. to put with my c4 reel is this a good idea, what i mean is..is a rod this length suitable for my application? i'm thinking medium heavy with a fast tip so i can realy whip those bucks out there he offers, " tiger eye" " batson" and " st croix" rods and the prices are very reasonable i thought. i could get my name in the rod and everything haha any opinions?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry2Rs Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 If you are doing business with Rick Keith from Quincy Michigan, he makes very nice rods. He has done work for me in the past and it was always better than I had imagined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry2Rs Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 If you are doing business with Rick Keith from Quincy Michigan, he makes very nice rods. He has done work for me in the past and it was always better than I had imagined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfmachine Posted May 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 thanks gerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 If you're asking about rod length for that application, then yeah that's a good length. Personally I'd go even a bit longer with an 8'er. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfmachine Posted May 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 the 8 footer with allow better fish control, hook set and furthur casts if i am not mistaken. right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raf Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 (edited) correct.. 8' would be my top choice for a small bucktail/topwater rod. it's also a good length/action for a trolling rod. read this Edited May 28, 2009 by Raf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry2Rs Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 Longer rods will cast a little farther...but...they aren't as accurate. If an extra foot of length equals an extra three feet of distance it also can mean you are an extra three feet farther from the target. To look at it a different way, say that with a six foot rod you can reach a target but you're average cast will miss the bull's eye by about a foot. A seven foot rod will multiply your error by three. Sometimes they are easier to figure-eight with. The latest fashion trend is toward longer rods. Twenty years ago a six-six was a long rod. Longer rods are more dangerous to others in a boat. Two or three feet of leader, 8 to10 inches of bait, eight feet of rod and three feet of arm means everyone in a twenty foot boat needs to be aware of the guy swinging the weapon. I had a client, using a 7' 3" rod, take a rod out of my hand last year. He was on the rear deck, while I was stand at the trolling motor of a boat over 18 feet long! In a careless moment he tried to send a long cast to a distant target directly behind the boat. His Sledge crossed in front of my face, and the hooks snagged my rod, and breaking it in two. That was his last trip with me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyhook Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 Gerry, I would say that all depends who is casting. Longer rods do take some practive but once you get used to them its easy to be accurate IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyk Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 longer rods are much better for figure 8's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfmachine Posted May 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 thanks guys, i ordered 2 custom rods, both 8 foot med heavy fast tip 1 for me and 1 for my dad for fathers day both st croix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raf Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 Garry that's scary stuff about your client nearly hooking you. I think a little common sense goes a long way.. there are times when JP and I are both casting with 8'6" rods on a shorter (17') boat. I've never felt concerned and I doubt he has either about something bad happenign. Just be aware and you won't have any issues IMO. I started out using rods from 6'9" to 7'6" but after trying the longer types, I won't go back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfmachine Posted May 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 my boat is a 17 foot aluminum, but my fishing partner(dad) and i definetly have a system going. we never get in each others way. and a friendly remidner at the beginning of the trip goes along way too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 Does this mean you're not going to answer the PM I sent you in regards to the PM you sent me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfmachine Posted May 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 hahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jace Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 thanks guys, i ordered 2 custom rods, both 8 foot med heavy fast tip 1 for me and 1 for my dad for fathers day both st croix cool idea for father's day. Did you add anything or is it one of the rod builds with preselected components? There are some good prices on the website. He can't be making very much on each rod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 hahaha I always get the last laugh, it's in my contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry2Rs Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 I throw Bucktails and spinnerbaits with a 1/2 to 2 1/2 ounce 7'2" StCroix and fish Jerkbaits /Gliders with a stiffer 6'3" or 7 foot rod. I have 8 foot and 9 foot Steelhead casting rods. They are great for fishing from a pier or from shore but are too long for boat fishing. I think you will find that 8 ft Musky rods are heavy, and tiring to use. The tip will hit the water every time your bait gets close to the boat and they will make netting awkward. At the end of the day, any gain in casting distance will be of little or no real value. These opinions are based on fishing Kawartha size lakes from 16' to 18.5' boats, and casting 8" bucktails, one ounce spinnerbaits and 10" Sledge type baits... BUT, these are just my opinions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raf Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 I think you will find that 8 ft Musky rods are heavy, and tiring to use. my experience has been different although i throw bigger blade baits. yes, they might be slightly heavier but the effort needed to cast and figure 8 all day is reduced with a longer rod. they load up nicely and fling out the baits with ease whereas with a shorter rod, you have to muscle the casts. my back isn't what it used to be either and figure 8s are much easier with a long rod (ie. no bending over) just my opinion as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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