Deep crank rod for Kayak?

[ISuckAtBassFishingBoise]

I really like the price of the blowout DC 803SB FR for 10xd's but 8ft seems a bit long for a kayak and it seems most prefer a 6 in power rating.

 

Anyone have any recommendations?  I'm fishing out of a jackson bite.

[FishTank]

I think 8ft is too long for a kayak but I have seen guys do it and the price is nice for the Dobyns.  

 

If you have your heart set on casting 10xd's (at almost 2oz from a kayak), it's going to tough to do if you're sitting all day with that long of a rod. If you're standing, maybe not so bad.  There is one rod that I have heard of guys using for big cranks and it's pricey but it's specifically designed as a shorter do all big bait rod..... Megabass P5 Tequila Baccarac 7' Regular Taper.   It would be the most kayak friendly rod that I can think of for big baits. 

[flyfisher]

I am not sure why the rod length would matter in a kayak.  I routinely fish with a 9' fly rod out of mine with zero issues.  I can cast standing or sitting with no problems due to the rod length.

[michaelb]

A fly rod is different. Not saying 8’ cant work but is also nice to be able to reach the tip of the rod when seated, so essentially your wing span. Also, when landing a fish you are likely to have your rod hand extended away from the boat side with the fish; the longer the rod the more likely you are to high stick it at that last second to bring the fish in; if it has the size and motivation it can break the rod under the kayak if it dives. 

[Kevhead19]

I don't do it religiously but I do use a Berkley Dredger 25.5 from my kayak. It's not as heavy as a 10xd though. I use the Evergreen Combat Jackhammer rod (7'3 Heavy Glass) and it does the job well. It's a hefty glass rod and not a lightweight option by any means.

 

I have found more success with the 3/4 - 1oz size cranks personally.

 

I don't anchor my kayak but cast at 90 degrees and let the lure pull me to it. I doubt I hit true depth or close. I do stand for most of the day while doing it.

 

I have read the 803sb is very similar, if not the same, as the 806cb. 

 

I do use 7'8 - 8ft swimbait rods without issue in my kayak and see no reason why a true deep crank rod would have problems. I don't know how you would store it on yours but my feedback is from a PA14.

[Dens228]

I use a MegaBass OrochiXX Diablo SpecR.  It's 7-03 and I use it out of a kayak.  

My OrochiXX Tour Versatile may even be better.  I may have to switch that up. 

[TNBankFishing]

16 hours ago, ISuckAtBassFishingBoise said:

I really like the price of the blowout DC 803SB FR for 10xd's but 8ft seems a bit long for a kayak and it seems most prefer a 6 in power rating.

 

Anyone have any recommendations?  I'm fishing out of a jackson bite.

If you can find it, the 7’4” Daiwa BLX MH Limber Graphite is the perfect rod for this. It’s lure rating is 1/4 to 1-1/2 and I through my tactical DDs on it with no stress. It’s fantastic for everything in its weight range if it’s moving. It’s also extremely light, and has a 5 year warranty against defects. I fish tournaments from my kayak and this stick always has a place and a job to do. 
 

[Bankc]

Only you can say for sure.  Some people don't like longer rods on kayaks for obvious logistical reasons.  However, those are reasons that can easily be worked around, and with some experience, it won't even bother you.  And a lot of it will have to do with the layout of your kayak.  What works for one person may not work for another.  Personally, with my setup and habits, I'd be fine with an 8' rod.  I have rods ranging from 5'5" to 7'4" and they all fish fine to me.  

[king fisher]

I use an 8.5 foot rod for deep cranking while sitting in my kayak with no problems.  I can cast a mile, and have landed double digit bass with out a net.  I leave my long rod at home if I'm gong to be paddling under tree branches.  It is a pain to catch tree branches with rods that are stored vertically.  On days I deep crank, I most likely wont be going under tees anyway.  Out in the open, rod length makes no difference to me, whether in a boat, kayak, sitting or standing. 

[Huckfinn38]

I was getting ready to say only issue is tree branches and if you go under bridges. I fished yesterday with a 7’11” a rig rod and only issue i had was handle length. When i built the rod i built with a 15 inch  handle as a bank Swimbait rod. Im buiding a new one which will have a shorter handle. Probably 13.5

[Huckfinn38]

I use this. Only issue is floating in to a branch pile or tree

https://yakgadget.com/products/flexrod-stager-system-pair

[DogBone_384]

On 2/15/2022 at 5:02 PM, ISuckAtBassFishingBoise said:

8ft seems a bit long for a kayak

Not if you're away from the bank a little bit, which for deep cranking, I'll assume you will be.  The only thing you'll have to watch out for is hitting it on a back swing.  I keep my swimbait rod in my crate's middle rod holder so it's directly behind me.

[Scud_Muffin]

 

I’ve been trying to figure this out too. I went for a glass rod because I hear it’s better for landing fish. Then I hear some people saying they just use a medium heavy fast graphite rod with a decent bend to throw cranks on a kayak because it’s more sensitive.

 

I’m not particularly experienced with crank baits or kayaks, so I will just try both and see where I land. 

[WC53]

13 hours ago, Scud_Muffin said:

 

I’ve been trying to figure this out too. I went for a glass rod because I hear it’s better for landing fish. Then I hear some people saying they just use a medium heavy fast graphite rod with a decent bend to throw cranks on a kayak because it’s more sensitive.

 

I’m not particularly experienced with crank baits or kayaks, so I will just try both and see where I land. 

I use both and they are really enter changeable. The lighter weight of the graphite is nicer if casting all day. There is just something about the St Croix glass I like. If someone had one of the newer Diawa or Shimano cranks in stock near me that I could test wiggle, I would probably have one of those too. 

I don’t fish heavy cranks, but sensitivity is never really an issue for me with cranks.