"Chas Wade" schrieb im Newsbeitrag
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The long rod I used to have, a 10 foot rod, was
a bit harder to deal wiuth without over bending the rod while landing
the fish. I was thinking the shorter rod would be easier at that
point. You've got me rethinking that part too.

Chas

If you are standing, then the rod length is not a problem as far as casting
goes, but it is then even more advantageous to have a longer rod for boating
the fish.

Mind you, in such a case, I would not normally go over 9´6" as longer rods
are much harder to wield. ( its not the weight, but the leverage!). Indeed,
I would normally stick with a nine footer.

The shorter the rod, the more problems you get with "over bending" etc,
although this is not at all obvious until you actually try it. I have seen
people with short rods having to lie down on the boat to land a fish. Also
the shorter the rod, the shorter the line to the fish in the final stages.
Pike especially will often lunge away, or under the boat with a final surge.
With a short rod you have no chance!

At one time I tried short ( bait tackle) rods for boat fishing for pike,
thinking mainly that it would be an advantage for various reasons. I gave
up very quickly indeed! But not before I lost a few fish!

What I would definitely advise, whatever else you do, is a long handled and
generously sized landing net!

TL
MC