Kayak Rod for Iron - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

forefrazier · 08-20-2008, 10:41 AM

I would like to buy a rod and keep it rigged for tossing the iron when needed from the kayak. Don't want to go any longer than 8' and wondering what type, size has worked well for others. Am I right in thinking a 'glass rod would work best due to the need for a bit more flexible tip to throw farther from the sitting position?

Thanks,
Steve

Jason · 08-20-2008, 11:35 AM

The Calstar listed here would work just fine...

http://bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/showthread.php?t=3715

Jason

forefrazier · 08-20-2008, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason

The Calstar listed here would work just fine...

http://bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/showthread.php?t=3715

Jason

Have one of those already but feel like the Graphiter is a bit too stiff in the tip section.

ElectroMike · 08-20-2008, 02:10 PM

Calstar 6480L. It is perfect for small and light iron. The rod is a thinner wall than the standard 6480 and is very light if it is built right. Only down side is even though it's rated 20-40 it just doesn't hve the back-bone to fish any thing above 25 line.
http://www.calstarrods.com/fiberglass.htm

h2ofishfo · 08-20-2008, 08:10 PM

i find it better for a kinda stiff tip less chance of back lash that way i got the 6480 seeker black steel gotta go 8ft' if u really wana sling it at boils or roaming seals on your troll lines

Alex · 08-22-2008, 05:23 PM

Talk to Ryan at Seaforth landing, he does custom rods and turn around is pretty quick.

Mr GreenJeans · 08-22-2008, 05:32 PM

I got a Calstar 690J and had them cut it down to 8' before they shipped the blank. Wrapped it myself and love the action. Not really an option unless you wrap your own, I suppose. (I cut it down because 9' is just more than I can cast while sitting on my butt.)

forefrazier · 08-22-2008, 06:45 PM

Thanks everyone.....I ended up buying a Shimano TMC-80H of the rack today. We will see how it does. Only so much you can read about here until you just got to buy something and give it a shot. Really like my other Teramar's so hopefully I can post a pic of it "in action" soon.

TOTKID760 · 08-22-2008, 07:03 PM

LOOK YOU WOULDN'T BELIEVE IT BUT I HAVE A 7' DIAWA SALTIGA THAT I GOT ON SALE FOR 99$ AND I THINK IT'S THE BEST ROD I HAVE EVER OWNED WHEN IT COMES TO CASTING. WITH MY AVET MXJ I CAN THROW A TRUE IRON ABOUT 75 YARDS NO PROBLEM. IF ANY OF YOU EVER SEE ONE IN A STORE CHECK IT OUT IT'S INSANE.

08-20-2008, 10:41 AM	#1
forefrazier Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: OC Posts: 397	Kayak Rod for Iron I would like to buy a rod and keep it rigged for tossing the iron when needed from the kayak. Don't want to go any longer than 8' and wondering what type, size has worked well for others. Am I right in thinking a 'glass rod would work best due to the need for a bit more flexible tip to throw farther from the sitting position? Thanks, Steve

08-22-2008, 05:32 PM	#7
Mr GreenJeans Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: The OC Posts: 58	Jig Stick I got a Calstar 690J and had them cut it down to 8' before they shipped the blank. Wrapped it myself and love the action. Not really an option unless you wrap your own, I suppose. (I cut it down because 9' is just more than I can cast while sitting on my butt.)

08-22-2008, 07:03 PM	#9
TOTKID760 Junior Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Valley Center, CA Posts: 15	IRON STICK LOOK YOU WOULDN'T BELIEVE IT BUT I HAVE A 7' DIAWA SALTIGA THAT I GOT ON SALE FOR 99$ AND I THINK IT'S THE BEST ROD I HAVE EVER OWNED WHEN IT COMES TO CASTING. WITH MY AVET MXJ I CAN THROW A TRUE IRON ABOUT 75 YARDS NO PROBLEM. IF ANY OF YOU EVER SEE ONE IN A STORE CHECK IT OUT IT'S INSANE.

08-20-2008, 11:35 AM	#2
Jason Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 80	The Calstar listed here would work just fine... http://bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/showthread.php?t=3715 Jason

08-20-2008, 02:10 PM	#4
ElectroMike Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 32	Calstar 6480L. It is perfect for small and light iron. The rod is a thinner wall than the standard 6480 and is very light if it is built right. Only down side is even though it's rated 20-40 it just doesn't hve the back-bone to fish any thing above 25 line. http://www.calstarrods.com/fiberglass.htm

08-20-2008, 08:10 PM	#5
h2ofishfo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Santee Posts: 821	i find it better for a kinda stiff tip less chance of back lash that way i got the 6480 seeker black steel gotta go 8ft' if u really wana sling it at boils or roaming seals on your troll lines

08-22-2008, 05:23 PM	#6
Alex Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 11	Talk to Ryan at Seaforth landing, he does custom rods and turn around is pretty quick.

08-22-2008, 06:45 PM	#8
forefrazier Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: OC Posts: 397	Thanks everyone.....I ended up buying a Shimano TMC-80H of the rack today. We will see how it does. Only so much you can read about here until you just got to buy something and give it a shot. Really like my other Teramar's so hopefully I can post a pic of it "in action" soon.