Length of fishing rods in a kayak

[SLP]

When I first started kayak fishing I thought shorter rods were the better choice but after a few years I have completely changed my opinion. The main reason I like longer rods in the kayak is because they have so much better hook setting power which really comes in handy when sitting in a kayak. They do also help when fighting a fish from one side of the yak to the other.

Thanks for your input, that is along the same lines with what I had read that made me ask about it. How long of a rod do you use?

[Tstrong]

I use anywhere from 7' to 7'9" rods in the kayak. Lately I have really been liking the 7'3" and 7'4" Dobyns Rods.

[SLP]

I use anywhere from 7' to 7'9" rods in the kayak. Lately I have really been liking the 7'3" and 7'4" Dobyns Rods.

Thanks again

[publican57]

I use mostly 7' rods and they work fine with the kayak. I even have a 7'11" rod that works fine. The problem I find in the kayak is if you want to do a jerkbait presentation or walk the dog; unless you can stand up; you need a shorter rod.

[SLP]

I use mostly 7' rods and they work fine with the kayak. I even have a 7'11" rod that works fine. The problem I find in the kayak is if you want to do a jerkbait presentation or walk the dog; unless you can stand up; you need a shorter rod.

Thanks