06-29-2006, 12:46 AM
[cool][#0000ff]Rod length and handle length are good topics for discussion on a tubing board. I build most of my own rods and modify those I buy, win, find or trade for. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I have always liked longer rods for tubing, simply because you have more line control while sitting on the water. They also provide more shock absorption when fighting larger fish...if used properly.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I first started using shorter handles on my rods while still using the old donut tubes. I sat in a confined area without much room to reach and operate tackle. As you have observed, with the open front craft there is more freedom and flexibility, so the shorter handles are not that big of an issue.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]As a general rule, it is true that you can make more accurate casts with a shorter rod, but you will often get better hooksets with longer rods, simply because you can take out more slack and move the bait or lure more.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]After that it is a matter of feel and personal preference. There is no universal one size fits all situation. But, knowing your tackle and how to use it will make you better able to appreciate and take advantage of different rods under different circumstances.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I have always liked longer rods for tubing, simply because you have more line control while sitting on the water. They also provide more shock absorption when fighting larger fish...if used properly.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I first started using shorter handles on my rods while still using the old donut tubes. I sat in a confined area without much room to reach and operate tackle. As you have observed, with the open front craft there is more freedom and flexibility, so the shorter handles are not that big of an issue.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]As a general rule, it is true that you can make more accurate casts with a shorter rod, but you will often get better hooksets with longer rods, simply because you can take out more slack and move the bait or lure more.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]After that it is a matter of feel and personal preference. There is no universal one size fits all situation. But, knowing your tackle and how to use it will make you better able to appreciate and take advantage of different rods under different circumstances.[/#0000ff]
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