Kayak Fishing Rods

[jbeath]

Good points about getting the rod tip around the kayak. While I thought this would be perfect for kayaks, it might not be perfect. It does have a good tip for jigging and hook setting. I also have several other rods that are six feet long that might work for kayak anglers.

I'm always trying to design new rods for anglers who want something better for less money.
Thanks for your opinions.
John

[Hunters Pa]

Originally Posted by jbeath

Good points about getting the rod tip around the kayak. While I thought this would be perfect for kayaks, it might not be perfect. It does have a good tip for jigging and hook setting. I also have several other rods that are six feet long that might work for kayak anglers.

I'm always trying to design new rods for anglers who want something better for less money.
Thanks for your opinions.
John

These look well made and hard to beat the price - quality components would run close to what you are asking.

• The point on the gimbal was made above. I would suggest staying with a tapered butt cap rather than a mushroom as on a kayak the rods are put into and pulled out of narrow rod holders, often under load when a fish is on. Don't need to be fighting to get it out of the holder.
• I like the micro-guides, but I have not seen many in use on a kayak. Hard to say if they will stand up to the abuse of a kayak environment
• Interesting triggers on the reel seats that have them. I would suggest offering the option of a hole drilled in the trigger with a robust split ring that will stand up to salt as a leash attach point. Not all would want this, but it is an option I have thought about but the triggers on the seats I have been getting were a bit too narrow for me to do this myself.
• MAYBE offer one up as a raffle prize in one of the bigger tournaments - like this one http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=28873 . This will get one on display and passed around by your target market and should be tax deductible. Customizing for that tournament, especially if it is designated for the biggest halibut, gets bonus points.
• What is the warranty?

Kudos for taking the prior input as constructive. Your site says they are my BY halibut fishermen FOR halibut fishermen. Post up some reports. That gets more credibility that having your first post being an ad to sell something. Even if they are not from a kayak, post in the appropriate forum. Let's see these things in action.

Cheers!

[PapaDave]

Nice looking rods.

The short rods are not too bad when you are fishing the bays and skinny water for bass. I have, and use, several Daiwa Triforce 3 footers, they work great but you're right about not getting around the bow.

I'd get rid of the gimbals though.

[Dirty Curti]

Size does matter for me. I fish on a Malibu Stealth 12 and depending on the water current I seem to be moving my tip around the bow often. I fish a 5'8" rod and a 6'2" rod a the smaller one just barely makes it around from my seated position and the longer one is PERFECT! I also like some back bone with a flippy tip.

You look like you are on the right track. I like the looks and if the quality meets our standards you should move some of those easily.

Thanks for taking the remarks positive.

I definitely like Hunters idea of donating one to the raffle so everyone can get a feel and look first hand. It would really get your product in front of your market.

[capntim]

Hi John. The guys have posted a lot of good info for you. When I make rods for customers that are specifically meant for fishing on a yak it partially depends on the size of the person, arm reach more specifically. It can also depend on the length of the kayak. I would say that 6-61/2' would be the minimum. I know I don't use anything shorter. And as the guys said a softer tip is important. And also as had been stated lower your price point by axing the gimbal and just go with a mushroom cap. Good luck.

[FullFlavorPike]

Are your line ratings for braid?