Frog Rod for Kayak

[Skunkd]

Looking for a heavy action rod to throw ( mostly) hollow body frogs/ jigs from a kayak. Budget is $150-$200. Would prefer a rod no longer than 7'. I'm making a big push to get back into freshwater fishing as most of my fishing time has been spent chasing stripers on the Ma North Shore. A bit overwhelmed with all the choices and how technique specific gear has become. This will be one of 4 combos I bring with me. The others are a medium spinning outfit and 2 MH baitcast combos that cover most situations. BTW I'll be putting a Shimano Curado K XG on the frog rod. I'm considering a Dobyns Sierra 705C but am unfamiliar with Dobyns rods and their actions. Thanks for any input or suggestions.

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[Dens228]

You could try the Megabass Levante Perfect Pitch.  It's $199.  I just bought the Braillist for jigs and love it. 

[Somd Fx4]

I am a kayak angler as well. I use all 7' rods except for my frog rod which is 7'3. The rod is a Dobyns Sierra 735c paired with a Shimano SLX. I also have a fury 705cb for all my crankbait needs. I love both my Dobyns rods. Good price and great quality. 

[fishboi231]

lews carbon fire combo with 45# braid

[Kidflex]

Try a hammer rod. 7ft or 7’3” heavy. Incredibly light and sensitive. Plus you can use it for more than than just frogs and jigs. Very versatile. These rods get used as much as my nrx/glx/steez rods. 

[new2BC4bass]

First...technique specifics on a rod aren't the only techniques the rod can be good for.  Second...I don't understand the need for short rods on a kayak.  Never fished from one, but I fish from a 14' canoe when I visit Florida.  I'm sure some kayaks are more unstable.  Just like I'm sure some fishing specific kayaks are more stable.  Up until 2 years ago my seat was about even with the water.  (My brother-in-law made a little something that sits me higher now.)  My frog rod I keep there is a 7'4" original Tatula.  I don't have a problem using it in the canoe.

 

Obviously there is no rod short enough for me to use a down stroke when fishing top water lures.  You learn to adapt and work within the existing parameters.

[moguy1973]

41 minutes ago, new2BC4bass said:

First...technique specifics on a rod aren't the only techniques the rod can be good for.  Second...I don't understand the need for short rods on a kayak.  Never fished from one, but I fish from a 14' canoe when I visit Florida.  I'm sure some kayaks are more unstable.  Just like I'm sure some fishing specific kayaks are more stable.  Up until 2 years ago my seat was about even with the water.  (My brother-in-law made a little something that sits me higher now.)  My frog rod I keep there is a 7'4" original Tatula.  I don't have a problem using it in the canoe.

 

Obviously there is no rod short enough for me to use a down stroke when fishing top water lures.  You learn to adapt and work within the existing parameters.

Some techniques like topwater frogs and walk the dog lures or even jerk baits require a twitching motion with the tip of the rod so if you have a longer rod there is the tendency for the rod tip to hit the surface of the water when in a kayak in which typically you sit closer to the water.  Shorter rods fix that problem.

[Fishing_FF]

Disregard, I just saw the OP wants a baitcaster.