7' vs 7'6" Rods

[buzzking]

I have bought a couple 76 rods and i find myself leaving them on the deck and using my 7s, thats my personal preference, you should try one out to see if you like it, its a big difference between 76 and 7 foot for some reason.

[flippindrew]

You are right buzzking for some reason there is a huge dif. between 7'6 and 7 but not as much between 6'6 and 7. For smaller baits and for my finesse fishing, (mini jigs,t-rigs, small cranks) i use 6'6 rods because they are a tad more sensitive than the 7 footers. About 70 percent of the time I throw a loomis imx 7' H it gives me accuracy, distance and sensitivity. It has a little of both rods. Im pretty short so when I use a 7'6 rod I just end up smacking the fire out of the water when I flip so I stick with the 6'6 and 7.

[BankBeater]

I just bought my first 7 Footer, And it feels odd even in the backyard...I hope whoever is in the back of the boat can duck and cover with regularity. I actually bought a Medium/Light so I can just feel my little crank bait stop and wiggle. Can't wait to try my first 7 foot hook set.

[redneckshadrap]

Just how hard do you need to set a hook? I fish with some good fisher and don't think I've seen anything over 7ft in there hand. Thier hookset my be a little better. 6 inches off the butt or 6 inches off the tip either way will move the backbone up or down the rod.



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[smljaw]

Hairball's commentary was perfectly stated! The only difference in opinion is that I prefer a 6' rod when throwing cranks at cover. It's really all about what feels good and what catches fish!

[James]

Guys,

Thanks for all the input. I too am a very tall guy and im really partial to those 7 footers. I had thought about the 7'6" and the rod storage, and that was one of the big cons. I think im gonna stay with the 7's. My accuracy has improved since going from the 6'6" and it seems like i get better hook sets in the deeper water.

Thanks again for all your input!

Skeeter James