6' 6" vs 7' 0" Spinning rod
Aug 20, 2021 11:07:34 #
Hey, I have a president xt reel size 40 and I was wondering what height rod I should go with. I am leaning towards a 6' 6" rod because I've heard it is better for all around fishing but then there are also people who swear by 7ft rods. I am wondering what are your opinions. Thank you
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by katanuri
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by katanuri
Aug 20, 2021 11:24:07 #
How do they feel in your hands? To me that would be more important. Also how many Eyelets on the rods? The more the better for casting distance, less line drag/slap going through them. Are they both the same rating?
Again how do they feel when you hold them?
Again how do they feel when you hold them?
Aug 20, 2021 11:47:45 #
Whitereb
Loc: Lake Guntersville Alabama
It’s all about leverage if you r going for bigger fish then I say 7 . Most of mine r 7 or 8 feet long helps land the bigger fish when using lighter line. If it does not feel comfortable in your hands u will not like using it. Good luck
Aug 20, 2021 13:14:08 #
Be sure to mount that President on the rod you are looking at. The “feel” will be affected by the reel weight.
Aug 20, 2021 13:14:21 #
GLA
Loc: WA State
I have a variety of 6'6 and 7 foot rods. I generally prefer the 7' rods as they cast a little longer and just "feel right". I'm not sure there's much significant difference between the two though. Certainly, the fish don't care.
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Aug 20, 2021 13:51:04 #
Grizzly 17
Loc: South central Pa
Rock Hound wrote:
I think a 7' rod would be a better fit with a size 40 reel.
Bill
Bill
👍👍 40 seems too big for 6'6".
Aug 20, 2021 14:22:01 #
jigginjim
Loc: Buffalo, Minnesota
A 7 ft rod would seem to match the 40 series. I am assuming you are fishing a 40 for more line to as for saltwater fishing. in a freshwater system I feel a 20 to 30 work well.
Aug 20, 2021 14:39:05 #
runandgun
Loc: East Texas
I also like the 7 ft. rods, but they don't fit in the rod locker of my old Ranger. So 6'6' is what I use most of the time. Just wanted to point that out depending on how big your rod locker is.
Aug 20, 2021 22:20:29 #
Rock Hound wrote:
I think a 7' rod would be a better fit with a size 40 reel.
Bill
Bill
Agreed.
Aug 21, 2021 14:31:32 #
Aug 21, 2021 15:16:42 #
A 7' rod is really the best way to go, unless you can get a 8' one piece. The longer the rod the further you will be able to cast, as a general rule. But, with a size 40 reel and lots of rod, you'll be heading towards the heavy end of the spectrum. If your fishing sessions are all-day events you might get a little arm weary. Try to stick to the light model rods, they are as big and tough as the heavyweights but pricey. But the main consideration is "feel" or balance. You'll know when you put the right combination together, it will just feel right. I find it easier to match a reel to a rod than the other way around. You end up with a lot of gear that way, but that isn't a bad thing....lol
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