6' Casting Rod Recommendations

[smr913]

Not a lot of 6' casting rods on the market compared to longer alternatives. I am looking for a couple to use in the kayak for walking baits and tossing spinnerbaits under trees/docks/etc. BPS seems to offer a few, but not really familiar with any of their lines. Probably looking to get two down the road, one Medium for smaller topwaters and another Med Heavy for spinnerbaits in the 3/8-1/2oz range. I'd like to keep it under $100 per rod and that seems to lock me into a BPS brand rod. Anyone have a favorite (not the brand)?

[J Francho]

The Saint Croix Avid AVC62MXF has a shorter rear grip than the 6'6" model.  It's really only a couple inches shorter, from the reel seat to the tip.  I like this rod for much of what you mentioned, and I also fish from a kayak.  It's over you're price range, but it's a great rod.  I've had mine since 2000.  A few years ago, Saint Croix rebuilt the reel seat and grips for me.

[new2BC4bass]

The only 6 foot casting rod I own (a MH) is a standard Berkley Lightning.  Currently it is dedicated for short range spinnerbait use, although it can get pretty decent distance.  The whole combo vibrates in my hand with a 1/2 oz. spinnerbait/Colorado blade.

[buzzed bait]

you just missed out on a deal i had posted in the flea market, but she gone!!  it was a 6' envy black casting rod.  i'd call it right in that medium range.  nice little rod, especially for what you're looking for in the kayak.  had a very short rear grip, so the rod itself didn't feel that short in my hands.

[Jaderose]

I would said the old BPS Extreme,,,but they gone.

[fishnkamp]

I know you said your budget was $100 and you wanted to get a 6 footer.  My best suggestion is to look at an Abu Garcia Ike Delay series rod model IKECW64-5.  It is a terrific jerkbait, topwater rod and I have been fishing mine for about 1 1/2.  It is 6'3 inches and was designed to have that shorter handle to avoid hitting your arm.  The price is $129.99 so it is just above your price range, but I truly believe it is worth the extra few dollars. Maybe you could find it somewhere on sale.

 

Check out the video on it.

 

[smr913]

@fishnkamp That's a good looking rod but I don't want a composite rod. This rod will be a back up jig/plastics rod when the topwater bite is cold.