Rod Choice For River Smallmouth

[dbaltz]

I go 7' ugly or im6. I do the seven because it helps when I solo the canoe I can get the line around the bow or stern when that spot or smallie comes runni g straight at me. Can also give you a little more length when trying to unsnag from that hole you don't want to totally disturb.

[KC Bass Fanatic]

I use 2 rods:

5'6" Med action Berkley Lightning rod casting w/ a BC reel (the old black ones from years ago with foam handles - love this rod)

6' ML or M Action Pflueger President spinning

I've found there isn't much I can't throw or a fish I can't handle with these 2.

[CaptainNemo68]

I also have a Pflueger President spinning with a 6' M rod, but I usually use a 5' 6" L Ugly Stick rod with an Abu Garcia Cardinal spinning