Short frog rod for the kayak

[freelancer27]

Hi guys,

though it will be quite a while till the frog bite (even here in Cali) will turn on again, I am considering taking advantage of the BF sales and get me a frog rod that I can use in the kayak when the longer rod, Steez XBD, is just too long to comfortably walk the frog and get it into the tight pockets.

Hence I am looking for a rod that should be under 6'11, should have enough backbone to fish the delta and a fast enough tip to walk a frog. Balance is important as well (considering using it with either a Morethan or a 2021 Antares DC). Would like to stay under the 400USD range (but open if there is THE rod that fits my criteria).

Currently I have the NRX 804c and the P5 Super Destroyer that could fit the bill length wise. Though I dont think that either of them is powerful enough to get a 3# out of cover.

I previously had the P5 Tequila Baccarac as my short frog rod, but sold it again because I did not like the moderate taper and the reel butt was a bit too long as well for me.

Some quick research has yielded the following results:
 

* Megabass P5 Tachyon Shaft
** Powerwise it should work (I think?!) but it seems to have the same regular taper of the Tequila, so not sure if I would be happy with that

* Megabass P5 Killer Code
** Should have more power than the SuperDestroyer, since it has a higher lure rating?! Unfortunately seems to have the same regular taper

* Megabass Orochi XXX Cover Hacking
** Rated as similar power to the SuperDestroyer, but with a faster taper. Not sure if the power is adequate though

* *Megabass Orochi XXX Mat Bucker Type L
** Rated as similar power to the SuperDestroyer, but should be stronger, given the lure rating?

Are there any other rods out there that would fit the bill? What are your experiences and recommendations?

Thanks all!

[FishTank]

Personally I wouldn't go with any of the ones mentioned above.  I actually like the Super Destroyer when I am kayak fishing but I am not fishing in CA.   I also like the regular taper.  For me, I like to have a fast to moderate fast rod so I can let the fish almost swallow the frog and then whale on them.  The Super Destroyer wouldn't be my first choice though for frogs.  I like a the G. Loomis IMX 844C for frogs and topwater but not necessarily for a kayak.

 

There is one rod that I have not fished but held in hand that might do it>  St. Croix Legend Tournament 7' Heavy Fast (Doc Sniper).  Not super sensitive but stiff with a somewhat soft tip.  Think the 844C I have but one power+ heavier.