Hi,
As I've been away from fishing for ten years I'm wondering what the big deal about short rods are?
Another marketing gimmick.
I like the idea of a softer set of rods for smaller waters that I fish but what's the advantages of having a shorter rod apart from taking less space in a bag??
As I've been away from fishing for ten years I'm wondering what the big deal about short rods are?
Another marketing gimmick.
I like the idea of a softer set of rods for smaller waters that I fish but what's the advantages of having a shorter rod apart from taking less space in a bag??
No advantage, unless you're in very very tight swims with over hangs. I own two 9fts, and have no reason to choose them over my 12fts in 90% of cases. I have used them quite a bit this year on a very small water with big over hanging trees.
none. just fashion. ebbs and flows.
In reply to Post #1
Main reason for me is that they are so much easier to manoeuvre if space is tight. I fish some smaller more natural waters where the overgrown swims are often more productive if you can fish them.
Added bonuses would be rods are lighter and better for shorter casts where accuracy is needed.
Main reason for me is that they are so much easier to manoeuvre if space is tight. I fish some smaller more natural waters where the overgrown swims are often more productive if you can fish them.
Added bonuses would be rods are lighter and better for shorter casts where accuracy is needed.
In reply to Post #4
I thought they were a fad until I got a set of 9ft Powermesh for a very small pond I fish with a lot of overhead trees.
I tend to fish smaller waters and have found myself using them more and more, love them. I rarely need to cast very far and they have not missed a beat. Only use my 12ft set on larger waters where I need the distance or will be using larger ova bags.
I thought they were a fad until I got a set of 9ft Powermesh for a very small pond I fish with a lot of overhead trees.
I tend to fish smaller waters and have found myself using them more and more, love them. I rarely need to cast very far and they have not missed a beat. Only use my 12ft set on larger waters where I need the distance or will be using larger ova bags.
In reply to Post #5
yep greater accuracy casting
less cumbersome, lighter, more manoeuvrable
feel more connected to the fish especially when balanced with a small reel
those 9ft Powermesh are brilliant fish players, and I'm beginning to think better than my 12ft 2.75 NG
Just avoid the pokers. I think action especially as well as TC are vital to get right in shorter lengths. I've used a different 9ft stalker which felt like a steel rod and it put me off shorter rods for a long time.
yep greater accuracy casting
less cumbersome, lighter, more manoeuvrable
feel more connected to the fish especially when balanced with a small reel
those 9ft Powermesh are brilliant fish players, and I'm beginning to think better than my 12ft 2.75 NG
Just avoid the pokers. I think action especially as well as TC are vital to get right in shorter lengths. I've used a different 9ft stalker which felt like a steel rod and it put me off shorter rods for a long time.
In reply to Post #6
Easier accuracy at short range
Also higher power output for effort put in due to less energy lost to negative leverage.
Ever wonder why as a general rule the bigger the fish, the shorter the rod gets.
You could tuna fish with a 20' rod if it was advantageous, there‘s no overhanging trees in the middle of the ocean!
Easier accuracy at short range
Also higher power output for effort put in due to less energy lost to negative leverage.
Ever wonder why as a general rule the bigger the fish, the shorter the rod gets.
You could tuna fish with a 20' rod if it was advantageous, there‘s no overhanging trees in the middle of the ocean!