Lamiglas Kayak Fishing Rods

Lamiglas came out with a line of rods specific to kayak fishing.  See attached pdf flyer.  What do you think?

-Allen

nice rod's. but they all appear to be one piece.
  After breaking a rod this summer I was thinking of a PVC or lighter plastic sleeve to slide the rod into for safe launch and landing. I'll have some winter time to ponder on the design. Any ideas??

Only 1 length, which is shorter than ideal, and 1 piece?    I don't know; doesn't seem very well thought out.

   I am a rookie but I guess the real question is what a "Kayak" fishing rod would entail?  When buying my first salt rod I decided to go with a 9 footer so I could move it around the kayak with a fish in the water.  Why don't you vets weigh in on what you think the rod should have.

Aaron

The features on this rod that make it a "kayak" fishing rod are the short rear butt section and the integrated attach point for a leash.  I don't think too much of the integrated attach point because there are all sorts of ways to leash a rod.  I am quite interested in the short rear but section.  Ealier this year I picked up a Canadian style mooching rod and it has the short rear butt and I really like it.  However at 10 feet that rod is a bit on the long side.  I've been contemplating cutting the tip down, or hacking the butt section down from another rod.

I personally don't mind the 1 piece.  At 7.5 feet and fast action, I wont be using this one for salmon.  I prefer an 8.5 foot, moderate action rod for that.  But remember that for the majoirty of this country a one piece 7' 20# fast action inshore rod is standard fare for a lot of saltwater fishing.  So you can see where this rod is targetting.  I exchanged some emails with the sales manager about longer rods.  Nothing planned in the immediate future, but they just released this series of rods 2 months ago so I have to believe they want to see if how they do before doing other models.  They are not in any stores yet around Seattle, but the next time I get down to the Woodland area (Lamiglas headquarters), I'm going to pick up a couple of these rods to see what all the hoopla is about.  Of course I want to feel one in my hands before getting one.  I've been looking for a 7' rockfish/ling jigging rod.  I'm thinking that LK7625C would foot the bill.  Also, TSA was nice enough to break my halibut rod on the way to Ketchikan.  You should see the stack of paperwork you need to fill out to file a claim.  The LK7640C looks like it would be a nice replacement.

-Allen

Why don't you vets weigh in on what you think the rod should have.

I personally don't mind the 1 piece. 

As a family guy, rods that can stow easily are precious. It's tough packing all our gear, at vacation time. When I have a kayak, (besides the rowboat), I'll want rods I can stow below deck, especially for surf launches. Even when I'm driving solo, I'll rarely leave my rods assembled- they're too vulnerable/valuable, and in the way. (Guess I need a rod-loft.)

I also like long rods for getting around the ends of my boat. I already had a bunch of 9' footers, for salmon/steelhead. About the only time I like something shorter, is for panfish.

I do like the idea of shorter butts. I'll some times use my 11' surf rod in my boat, because it's a beast and can handle the heaviest weights I'm willing to use.(24oz, for halibut) The long butt is great for leveraged casts in the surf, but a pain in the butt  to pass from one side of the body to the other, while seated in my boat.

Allen, did you pick up a single action reel for your Canadian mooching rod? If so, what brand/make?

Yup, I hear you on the 2 piece rods.  They can indeed be easier to deal with.  However I've had no problems storing 1 piece 7 footers inside my yaks and have even stored 8.5 footers as well.  I do like longer 8.5 foot rods.  I head today that Outdoor Emporium will be getting some of these rods in within a couple weeks so I'll be sure to stop by and get a feel for them.

I did pick up a single action reel to go with the rod.  It's the Daiwa M-One Plus reel.  I've not used single action reels before this year and have yet to catch anything other that dogfish on it.  That being said, I do kind of like them and can't wait to pick up a salmon on one.  I do have plans to load one up with lead core line for winter time cutthoat fishing on Lake Washington.  The cutts in Lake WA do regularly go above 5# so it will be a good test.

-Allen

I stopped by OE today and saw a couple of these rods, one of the 8-20 conventional and one of the 8-20 spinning.  Nice rods, definitely worth checking out.  And OE had them priced at $129, not bad considering the MSRP is $200.  OE always has good proces on Lams.  I didn't buy one as it is a bit lighter than I was looking for ... I'm looking for a jigging rod.

-Allen

For those of you that don't, If you picked up the hobby of wrapping rods you can customize any make of blank to fit your specific needs. Longer,shorter, fast, slow, big handles, short handles.... you get the idea. And you chose the brand you want, lamagals, seeker, american tackle, loomis, Cape fear what ever. And it's fun.

So when are we going to see a floatin cowboys line of rods?

-Allen

Hmmm? There are a few things I do well, that is not one of them....... Yet!