dann
Well-known member
I suspect I am in the minority here but does anybody use shorter rods?
I have always used 12 foot rods but recently I picked up a Rovex Lure Pro 8 footer as it folds in 4 and fits into a protected tube so great for taking with me on holiday or sticking in a backpack. It is a rod I enjoy using even when I don't need to be as mobile.
Around the same time I picked up some 8 foot stalker carp rods for the kids who fish with me a lot and even when they are not with me, I tend to use these rods as they are great for getting in between the trees for some good swims on the river.
I very rarely take the 12 foot rods now, they just feel odd and seem to get in the way. I thought I'd miss the longer rods when playing fish and keeping them away from snags but I am yet to find the shorter rods a problem.
When looking around at the river or on still-waters, I very rarely see shorter rods. Is it just me then?
I have always used 12 foot rods but recently I picked up a Rovex Lure Pro 8 footer as it folds in 4 and fits into a protected tube so great for taking with me on holiday or sticking in a backpack. It is a rod I enjoy using even when I don't need to be as mobile.
Around the same time I picked up some 8 foot stalker carp rods for the kids who fish with me a lot and even when they are not with me, I tend to use these rods as they are great for getting in between the trees for some good swims on the river.
I very rarely take the 12 foot rods now, they just feel odd and seem to get in the way. I thought I'd miss the longer rods when playing fish and keeping them away from snags but I am yet to find the shorter rods a problem.
When looking around at the river or on still-waters, I very rarely see shorter rods. Is it just me then?