8' rods for bank fishing

[tnkatman]

I Use 7 To 7 1/2 Footers, Anything Longer Than That Is To Long For Me.

[tomcat85]

does anyone use 8 footers for bankfishing?

[laidbck111]

I have an eight footer, Lumiglass, pole I pull out every once and awhile. Mainly when heading towards the dam are down to Santee. It is a spinning model with another daiwa 5050 sealine reel. I like it but for "big fish" waters. I also use it surf and pier fishing at the coast. Along with the 12 footers

[jailcop2]

Thats about the ideal size in my opinion ,if I only had 1 pole it's what I would pick, good casting and lifting .

[Baitkiller]

Sorry, 10s here.

:cool2:

[ka_c4_boom]

for bank fishin i prefer 10' , outa the boat i use 7'

[catfishn72]

i use a 9ft and a 11ft eagle claw with 6500 bait runners.

[Team StrayCats]

Hi. I use 2 -9 foot pen rods with master anniversary gold series bait casters, and i also use 2- 7 foot garcia work horse rods with shakespere Tide water 10,s bait casters and a 6 foot pen rod with a ocuma bait runner. 8 foot rods are not bad rods and i use to use nothing but 8 foot rods and did alot of bank fishing with them. you can throw them allmost as far as a 9-10-or 12 foot rods. If you got them use them, good luck fishing

[lawnman61]

I use 2 of my 8 footers and I have 7ft 6in that I use, all for bank fishing.

When on a boat I use 6ft 6in and 7 foot.

[tomcat85]

thanks guys i might get an 8ft cabelas king cat or a 6'6" king cat rod. havent decided yet. anyone been to the one in west virginia? do they have any of these rods left? i surely hope so!

[liverboy]

I may do a lot of fishing but i have been stuck with a 7' rhino, but im not saying i have a horrible rod but i sure would like to get a brand new 8 foot rod!

[rocket256]

Why is it that everyone like 7'+ rods for bank fishing? Is it so they had just a lil bit more casting range? Or is it for leverage on fighting the fish?

[buddah]

I'v said this before so here goes again.. LOL.... I prefer my 11' 6" St Croix (Wild river) pole for bank fishing! It's the only pole that gan get the bait where I need it off the bank! Plus it's really sensitive! I reccomend this rod for anyone up in NE.PA! LIL pricey at $110. but I love em for cattin'.

[DELLIS]

Why is it that everyone like 7'+ rods for bank fishing? Is it so they had just a lil bit more casting range? Or is it for leverage on fighting the fish?


kinda both but the main reason i use a 12 and 15 ft is that when i am reeling in i don't hit hardly any snags if i use my wifes 8ft we get nothing but snags
at the river

[dinkbuster1]

nothing UNDER 10ft for me when banking! i have 2 cabelas 11ft predator rods that i use for channels and can blast a peice of cutbait 100 yards or more if needed.

[Believer]

I know there are benefits to longer rods, but I just can't see myself using one. I currently use a heavy action Surge rod which is 7' 10" (may as well say 8') and there are times when it is too long due to trees etc. Also, it doesn't fit well in the bed of my Ranger. :tounge_out:

[lawnman61]

Why is it that everyone like 7'+ rods for bank fishing? Is it so they had just a lil bit more casting range? Or is it for leverage on fighting the fish?
I like the 7' + rods for the casting ranges cause I use the bigger baits to throw.

[Baitkiller]

Benefits of longer rods/OPINION:

1) Cast farther.

2) If the rod has a LONGER BUTT it gives more leverage on BIG BIG baits.

3) If longer butt you do not give up much leverage when fighting big fish. You can find the longer butts on the longer rods.

4) When using upright rod holders with longer rods they can keep you out of the debris if there is much floating down the river. Most I find is along the shoreline.

5) They give you a bit more control of where you can land a fish due to added lenght.

6) If alot of snags one can keep the rod higher to keep one away from the bottom when fighting the fish or just rebaiting.

Note: They take a bit more room to cast and transport.

:smile:

[Nightprowler]

Good post Steve,I use 10ft rods from the bank and 8 ft rods from a boat.

[serb]

The river I fish, 8-ft is fine. If I really wanted I could cast to the otherside but most places I got I can cast into a nice section and all is well. Both 8-ft rods that I use are MH action.

[777]

I use 8 ft. rods on the boat and have also used them for bank fishing. I have 3 14 ft. rods that I use mostly for bank fishing but have used them on the boat to throw 100 yards up into the gates below a dam. You will just have to match the rod to the type of fishing you are going to do.

[gcarlin]

Well When I Go Out For Flatties ,my 8' Poles Go With Me. I Like The Assurance Of A Stiffer Rod To Bring Them In

[peewee williams]

does anyone use 8 footers for bankfishing?
I have rods ranging from twenty two inches to telescoping twenty feet that I have used to bank fish.Each has it's place and advantages.Each has its worthless times and disadvantages.I fished for two inch bait fish to Sharks.I have fished drain pipes,culverts,out of trees and offshore in different seas and countries.I think that a 7-8 foot rod length is about as close as you can get to a good utility length that you can use most anywhere.I never bought over a 7 foot one piece to travel with.8 foot and above is always two piece or more,except to use within walking distance.I believe that a one piece rod should always have a better action and strength.I have just not found them as practical though.peewee-williams

[tomcat85]

man you guys are awesome. thank you for all the tips. the creek i fish in has a lot of overhang from trees and whatnot. but i do use an 7footer so i think an 8ft will work just fine. thanks again for all the tips you guys are great!

[Ahquabi_Master]

I have 8 and 7 footers. I love them both.

[mrmarkedwards]

i have an 8ft uglystik and surf rods from 10.5- 13ft. where i catfish we mimic the surf guys because the river has huge mud flats that can be as shallow as 1ft at low tide the bigger catfish are always holding on the first dropoff 100-125yds out and we can't wade for them.

[da-cajun-angla]

I Got A 7-1/2 And A 8 Footer I Use For Bank Fishin'

[kscathunter]

thanks guys i might get an 8ft cabelas king cat or a 6'6" king cat rod. havent decided yet. anyone been to the one in west virginia? do they have any of these rods left? i surely hope so!
I have a 8' and a 9' king kat rod (reg) and love them. You can call ahead and ask and if they dont have them they can get some in for you, and if you decide you dont want them when you get there you dont have to buy them.

[Cattoo]

if it aint 10 foot or longer you are putting yourself at a disadvantage fishing form the bank. i have many years of trial and error to back this up.

[Jamey]

Benefits of longer rods/OPINION:

1) Cast farther.

2) If the rod has a LONGER BUTT it gives more leverage on BIG BIG baits.

3) If longer butt you do not give up much leverage when fighting big fish. You can find the longer butts on the longer rods.

4) When using upright rod holders with longer rods they can keep you out of the debris if there is much floating down the river. Most I find is along the shoreline.

5) They give you a bit more control of where you can land a fish due to added lenght.

6) If alot of snags one can keep the rod higher to keep one away from the bottom when fighting the fish or just rebaiting.

Note: They take a bit more room to cast and transport.

:smile:

I use 12' Okuma Solaris Surf rods & love them for precisely those reasons. Luckily, transportation isn't a problem since they're two piece rods :big_smile: Also, since more line stays out of the water vs. a shorter rod, the current is less prone to washing your rig downstream.

if i'm fishing a small river with a lot of overhead trees, etc, I stick to my 7' UglyStik Tigers.

[WRBC-H]

i have 2 - 7 1/2 foot rods i use.......

[mandingo]

i have a 9ft king kat rod with a quantum iron on it and for bank fishing its about perfect.i get the distance i need if i need it and its sturdy enough to get a good hookset if your bait is way out there.it is a 2 piece rod and i like that for hauling it thru trees and bushes to get to a spot.im regularly not a fan of 2 piecers but this one has a strong backbone.

[bluesbrother]

7 ft to me is all you need 8 is to long for my standerds..oh remember the fish dont really care how long your rod is its the bait there after good lock

[hunter 327]

I use 8ft and 10ft with okuma epixor Baitrunners.

[catcatcher311]

I use two catmaxxs one is a 10 foot heavy casting and the other is a ten foot super heavy spinning then I have a 12ft ugly stick all work very well unless you have lot of trees.

[beagle1963]

I have two of the ugly stick catfush rods in 8'. Bought at wal-mart and work real good.

[KansasKatter]

Depends on what bank I am fishing. Most of my time is on the river bank, and there is simply not enough room for an 8 footer, too many trees and brush to try to miss when I cast.

At the lake I have used an 8' rod from the bank quite a bit, helps you sling the bait that much further.

[slimepig]

7 footers here for channel cattin, and 9 footers for the flats.

[chesapeakecarper]

Euro style 11-13 footers w/baitrunners for bank fishing.
7-9 footers for boat fishing...or the same bank rods depending on conditions.

[CJ21]

I use a 7 and 8 foot big game rods for bank fishing.

[flathunter]

90 percent of my fishing is done from the bank, and I use 7ft rods, ugly stik tigers are my favorites.