Rod/Reel selection for kayaking

The length of the handle is a personal preference. For us old guys with shoulder issues, the longer handle gives us leverage options. I am also thinking about installing a rod cup on the Hobie seat.
As for the spiral wrap, I think that it is utilizing the positive aspects of all the parts on the rod. Skidplate's rods are an awesome combination of art and utility.

Yes, the handle length is of personal preference but when you take a step back so is the entire rod and reel setup. I posted that image and idea here because I have definitely overheard many kayak anglers complain about the same point. Hopefully someone finds it useful. When do you get old? It looks like you got ten years on me. Must be somewhere in between.

   "When do you get old?"

  That a $64,000 question...
  I must be getting close myself. Finding that some body parts don't work as good as they used to might be an indication.
  Being a little cantankerous could be a clue.
  Not caring to impress anyone probably means something too.
  There are certainly other signs of getting old.
  Then I run into someone like Art (upnorthtex) who has about 15 years on me and I can only admire and respect how well preserved he has kept himself.
You have done well Art.

  To the original poster--- use the rod and reel that works best for you.

+1

I'm kind of thinking old is largely in your mind. If you spoke to me ten years ago you'd probably say you were old then. Then when I get ten years older I'd probably still not be considered old. LOL

I'm kind of thinking old is largely in your mind. If you spoke to me ten years ago you'd probably say you were old then. Then when I get ten years older I'd probably still not be considered old. LOL

You are never too old to act immature! Right Ray? =)

You're never too old to have a happy childhood.

I'm kind of thinking old is largely in your mind. If you spoke to me ten years ago you'd probably say you were old then. Then when I get ten years older I'd probably still not be considered old. LOL

You are never too old to act immature! Right Ray? =)

If you want to call me immature for not tolerating you then fine. From the very first minute I ever met you, you were extremely rude. Nothing has changed. You beat your chest constantly about your fishing skills which are pretty weak and not very well rounded to begin with. You're just upset that I don't worship you. Instead I see right through you. By the way - It looks like just whooped all your AOTY scores my first go. And I didn't need to have a motor boat drag my kayak twenty miles in the backwaters in Alaska to do it. All right here in Washington.

Rod and reel selection is really about what fish you target, how you target them combined with personal preference.

Ray ... I hate to break it to you but I don't care what you think or do. Congratulations on your 10 fish, you have a shot at actually winning this year. Good luck!

There's no mystery brother. The feelings are mutual.

There's no mystery brother. The feelings are mutual.

If that was true you wouldn't be bragging about your 2nd place standing in AOTY. =)

I'm not 2nd. More like fourth. Just making sure you know I'll kick your butt fishing. Making sure I drive the point home how weak your fishing skills are. I love being the thorn in your side.

I'm not 2nd. More like fourth. Just making sure you know I'll kick your butt fishing. Just to make sure I drive the point home how weak your fishing skills are. I love being the thorn in your side.

It's cute that you get so much joy from something so meaningless.

Oh but you know it isn't. You just will never admit it. Toodle-oo 

Ray ... when you threatened me to a fist fight I officially stopped caring about our antics. Adults don't pull that kind of shit. I play along purely for the entertainment value. =) Thanks for the fun!