Spinnig rod for kayak?

[plugman]

Took my first trip in a kayak this AM. Had a ball... Got a sleigh ride cuortesy odf a 30" Bluefish. It became apparent quite quickly that my 9' surf rod with its long handle extension wasn't quite the ticket. What would people suggest that will throw up to 2.5 oz+ plugs and occasionally big tins?

[Eddy Merckx]

Maybe a 7' muskie rod would be the answer if you want to toss 2.5+ oz.

I have a Shimano Compre rod that I use when I want to throw heavier plugs or jigs from the kayak. It's a real broomstick, but it does the job.

[The Grudge]

You could try a 7' st croix tidmaster with heavy action. Altouh, 2.5 oz may be a little heavy.

[Ray]

I use my St. Croix 7' 10 - 20# rating Tidemaster in my kayak. Works like a charm.

[Eddy Merckx]

Ray, do you throw heavier plugs with the Tidemaster? It's rated for 1.5 oz., but if it can handle more I might consider getting one. The Compre I mentioned above can easily handle plugs to just under 3 oz. but is has zero sensitivity, not a whole lot of fun.

[Ray]

I've thrown 2oz Cripple Herrings with it, and wouldn't think twice about tying on the 3oz ones too. I've used it on Jacks and SBFT both in the 25 - 30# range with no thought of it breaking.

[ruge13]

While I agree with Ray about the Tidemaster, love that rod and it will take a rediculous amount of abuse, but it is soft. You have to lob rather than hard cast stuff that heavy.


If you like St croix, take a look at the Premier (freshwater, not the heavy saltwater) rods, as mentioned above about the Muskie rods. They make a heavier action 20 lb class Premier that can handle that load. The premier saltwaters are heavy rods, there is a significant difference between the two. Heavier guides and eva grips are on the saltwater.

[Slappy]

Baitshop boy advice: don't buy off the rack!

Butt length is really important when yak fishing--too long a butt section makes it difficult to handle. Any boat rod will be easier to use after doing the surf rod thing!