Rod Length - Fishing from Bank vs. Boat

[philm63]

For some reason I've been focusing on 7' as my desired length for a bass rod even though I am aware there are several variations in length, and I suppose it is because I just never looked at the differences each length offers.

So, bank vs. boat - what length for what techniques and why? (I'm limited to bank, for now) Do bank fishers need longer rods for longer casts, or...? Or shorter rods for...?

[Capt. BassinLou]

I primarily use 7ft rods for bank fishing, I may take out one of my 7'3" occasionally if I'm testing something. I mainly use 7 footers for bank fishing because of clearance issues. Clearance from the ground  and from surrounding objects, ie, trees mostly.

[Fun4me]

I tend to use regular rod lengths from the bank or boat. Granted I would probably go longer if I fished exclusively from the boat.

I use anywhere from a 6'10" jerkbait rod, to an 8' swimbait rod from the bank.

[Smallie_Stalker]

From a boat I like longer rods although I admit that once I get over 7 ft. 6 in it starts to get a little squirrelly for me unless I'm bombing long overhand casts.

From the bank I prefer shorter rods for some techniques like jerkbaits or walking baits, the reason being is that I jerk straight down so longer rods can end up slapping the dirt or rocks or the water etc. Not a good situation for the rod either way.

If I have a technique where I can get away with a longer rod from the bank I will use it.



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[philm63]

Good info - exactly what I was looking for, thanks guys. Now, only question is which Dobyns to buy... hmmm... DC733C or DX743C... decisions decisions...

[SHC286]

I use 7 and 7'3" because I'm used to fishing from the bank. From the kayak, I wish I had some shorter rods. The long ones are tricky for me to work with from water surface level, especially when walking top water baits and pitching jigs. I also have some decreased accuracy in casting while sitting in my kayak.