Casting Rod Size For Person

[Adleyfishes]

Is a 7' 6" casting rod to long for a 5' 1' *** year old. I want to throw swimbaits on an extra heavy 7' 6" rod help please. And any other input on size of rod to height of body would be helpful.

[MassYak85]

What size (weight) swimbaits are you looking to throw? You might be able to downsize a little but usually a rod that's up to the task of casting bigger baits is going to be that length or more. I'm sure there's plenty of shorter guys on here that are still able to use long rods. I think most importantly the rod needs to be up to the task of the technique you are using it for, then adjust to your personal feel from there. 

 

 

 

 

(also why does the number after 12 have to be censored? I get why brands get censored but it's an everyday number we all use for many other reasons than referencing the brand, it's pretty silly)

[fishnkamp]

I do not believe that size of the angler is that important.  It would help to stay in a lighter rod.  My wife is 2 inches more "vertically challenged"  ( we have been married 29 years and I dated her 10 years so I do not use the "s...." word LOL).  She prefers rods less than 7'3" bot does fish one that size.  

At your age you can expect to grow taller soon.  I am not sure what your budget is but one very good swimbait rod to consider is a Powell 765SBR.

[Adleyfishes]

yea im 10 + 3

[fishnkamp]

The number after twelve is unfortunately a brand that asked to be censored out after some "issue" between some members.  The boards owner has a system that recognizes certain numbers and letters, it can not think so it can not tell the difference between a brand name and an age.  You can certainly understand that the owner would not like to get sued or have issues so this is his answer. It is a bit of a pain in the neck but the number can be spelled out sorta with a few extra spaces.  We just live with it.

[Adleyfishes]

2 minutes ago, MassYak85 said:

What size (weight) swimbaits are you looking to throw? You might be able to downsize a little but usually a rod that's up to the task of casting bigger baits is going to be that length or more. I'm sure there's plenty of shorter guys on here that are still able to use long rods. 

 

 

 

 

(also why does the number after 12 have to be censored? I get why brands get censored but it's an everyday number we all use for many other reasons than referencing the brand, it's pretty silly)

I was thinking of throwing up to 3 oz's hopefully but thats kinda pushing it for most rods

[fishnkamp]

That Powell Inferno swimbait rod will handle swimbaits up to 3 ounces and big topwater baits like Lunker Plunkers.

Powell makes a nice rod.  It runs $110 and that along with the Dobyns Fury FR 795XB are two of the more affordable rods for swimbaits.  I prefer the Powell for you since the Dobyns is 7'9", but costs the same.  

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

Unless you are exceptionally small in stature it shouldn't affect rod length. Application should be the determining factor 

[Darren.]

Rod length, IMO, is entirely in the perception of the 

one who holds/fishes the rod.

 

Personally, I prefer rods in the 5'6" to 6' length, with

6'6" being the max. Just what *I'm* most comfortable

with. I'm right at 5'7" (give or take a ⅛" here or there).

[JustJames]

It shouldn't be matter much on rod size if you plan to use for swimbait. The longer of the rod the distance you gain and most of the time you will be throwing swimbait over head and in open area.