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handle length for a long steelhead rod
Posted by: Steve Pierson (---.boi.fiberpipe.net)
Date: January 14, 2005 06:54PM

I am getting ready to build a 11'3" casting rod for steelhead. I ordered a 14'" cork handle - typical for an 8 to 9 foot rod. Do you think a longer handle is needed for good balance on a long rod like this? Possibly around 16"? Thanks for your advise.

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Re: handle length for a long steelhead rod
Posted by: Steve Ekstrand (---.sea1-4.27.224.88.sea1.dsl-verizon.net)
Date: January 14, 2005 07:09PM

I float fish steelhead for the most part with a Rainshadow 1263. It's got a 14 inch rear grip but I also put on one of the hard foam butt caps, kind of like the crutch style. It sets nice on your belt when you float fish and I like the way it hits on my elbow if I'm holding the rod up high. Tend to use it for leverage when I cast. I like long rear grips but not sure I would ever go longer then 14 inches for river fishing.

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Re: handle length for a long steelhead rod
Posted by: Emory Harry (---.client.comcast.net)
Date: January 14, 2005 07:19PM

Steve P,
I would agree with Steve E. Usually the length of the handle is more a function of the length of your arm and what is comfortable for you not the length of the rod. I would not go to one as long as 16" unless you are very tall or have long arms.

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Re: handle length for a long steelhead rod
Posted by: Steve Pierson (---.bois.qwest.net)
Date: January 14, 2005 08:48PM

Thanks, gentlemen. I am comfortable with the 14" handles on my 8' to 9' rods - seems to be the right length for me. I will stick with that for this next rod.

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