How Long Should A Bass Rod Be

[Rolindets]

How long should a rod used for bass fishing be. And also what power and action?

[LMB ANGLER]

around 7 ft

[kingkong85]

It all depends on the application.

What will the rod be use for?

[SirSnookalot]

Personal choice, I like 6'6 and 7' med and ml power, heavier lures require a heavier rod.

[aceman387]

I prefer a 7'rod and have everything from lite-medium heavy power. My 7' medium rods get the most all around usage.I have the most fun using my 7'lite st croix eyecon rod.

[Rolindets]

Tha k u guys i think im going 7ft medium. Not 100% sure yet

[skeletor6]

Tha k u guys i think im going 7ft medium. Not 100% sure yet

 

It's been covered many times before. 7ft MH/F seems to be what most use for all-around purposes. It won't cover every technique, but is somewhere in the middle. However, length has a lot to do with preference. I have some buddies that prefer 6'6'' and some over 7. I lean on the longer side, but the technique being used does change the length of the required rod.

[Bass Menace]

Ya, skeletor is spot on. If you want a general purpose rod then a 7' MH Fast is the best. I find medium a bit soft for weightless and Texas/Car rigs. 

[Khong]

This is all personal preference.  Length is up to you on how conformable it feels to you.  You don't want something to long and heavy or your wrist will get sore quickly.  

 

As far as power and action, it depends on technique you are trying to apply and where too. 

 

Medium fast action rod is the average you can use for most technique.

 

Heavy fast action rod is good for heavy cover and frog.

 

Medium-Heavy moderate action is good for cranking deep and ripping through grass.

 

So again, it's up to personal preference and technique and where you are fishing at.

 

etc... 

[roadwarrior]

This is all personal preference.  Length is up to you on how conformable it feels to you.  You don't want something to long and heavy or your wrist will get sore quickly.  

 

As far as power and action, it depends on technique you are trying to apply and where too. 

 

Medium fast action rod is the average you can use for most technique.

 

Heavy fast action rod is good for heavy cover and frog.

 

Medium-Heavy moderate action is good for cranking deep and ripping through grass.

 

So again, it's up to personal preference and technique and where you are fishing at.

 

etc... 

 

7' MF covers a lot of ground. That would be my suggestion for an "all-around" rod, too.

 

 

For enthusiasts, technique specific gear is fun

to collect. However, three rigs cover all the

basics:

#1 6 1/2' or 7' MH baitcaster for jigs, some

soft plastics and spinnerbaits

#2 6 1/2' or 7' MM baitcaster for treble hook

lures

#3 7' MF spinning rod for lighter lures and a

variety of techniques

[bigbill]

I noticed I can cast farther and much easier with the 7' & 6'6" rods from shore.

[J Francho]

Mine range from 6' to 8' and and anywhere from medium-light to xxx-heavy.

[Loop_Dad]

I agree it is all personal preferences. Mines are..

 

If I were to get only one rod, or first rod and it can be baitcaster, then it will be 7'3"-7'4" MH, fast action for all around performance.

 

If I were to get only one rod, or first rod and it has to be spinning, then it will be 7'3"-7'4" M, fast action for all around performance on the light side of the spectrum.

 

If I can get more than one, then I'll start with above two and the next one would be 7' H fast action for heavy cover.

 

Again, it is all personal preferences.

 

skelotor is right about what's common preferences. I'm on longer rod side (for most applications.)

 

Hope this helps.

[aavery2]

How long should a rod used for bass fishing be. And also what power and action?

I'll play your silly game,  how long? 

[Capt.Bob]

if I only had one for all species bass to pike 7'MHM, eliminate crankbaiting, 7'MHF,,,,,,I'm glad that ain't the case!! roadwarior sums up a great 3 basic rod setup everyone should start with.

[tomustang]

I slightly disagree, a MHM is more versatile than a MM for treble lures. The other two are spot on though.

[AK-Jax86]

It all depends on what you are doing and what makes you comfortable. I use a 7' MH

[tomustang]

It's not like everyone's got 20 different rods, most people use the same rod with certain techniques that manufacturers say that you need something different. From some companies, specific usually differs on rods with an extra inch or 16th of a oz while the action/power are the same.