I don't have any experience with the Advanced Elements boats, but generally going with a longer rod is preferred for casting, especially sitting so low in a kayak. On the other hand, managing a longer rod, line, net, fly boxes, mini-bar and cooler, camera, phone, radio, PFD, binoculars, shoes, paddle….it's a mess. Stowing or casting, fly rodding from a kayak continues to be steep learning curve for me. This is how Carl at kayakflyguy practices casting from his kayak (photo below). I prefer my 9ft 7wt most of the time, but have used longer switch rods, shorter stream rods, and even a Tenkara from kayaks and canoes. - Steve
On Aug 17, 2013, at 4:43 PM, TurbineBlade <doublebclan@gmail.com> wrote:
Hello -- I just picked up a couple of inflatable kayaks (advanced elements) to use for fishing. After spending most of the morning in the maiden voyage, I quickly realized that a 9' rod is pretty difficult to managed from the seated position.For you guys who fly fish from a kayak frequently: Do you tend to use a 7-8' rod versus the standard 9'?Oh, and we had a blast out there. Caught some crappie, bluegill, bass and a catfish I was able to sight fish and hook -- very fun. Beth hooked into a MONSTER gar, but he shook his head and threw the hook ;).Gene--
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