Rod length

[Tangled]

I'm thinking of buying a new light float/match rod I had the shakespear 13' mach 2 match rod at £50 in mind then saw the 15' mach 3 match rod at £85 in the same shop they weight in the hand did not seem noticeably different. So I normally fish still waters with sufficient room around me for the extra length but some swims are 8-10ft deep. So what are the advantages of a longer rod such as is it easier to cast further with similar tackle with the longer rod?

Thanks for any comments however obvious you think they are I would prefer to make an informed decision before parting with my money.

 

Dave

[Worms]

Are you fishing with a centrepin or a fixed spool reel?

[Tangled]

Are you fishing with a centrepin or a fixed spool reel?

 

Fixed spool and probably will be for the foreseeable future

 

Dave

[Dick Dastardly]

Longer rods are great for controling top and bottom floats that bit further out when trotting. Handy for fishing deep swims without having to use a slider float.But a pain under trees or in tight spots.Simple as that really.

[Worms]

Fixed spool and probably will be for the foreseeable future

 

Dave

Well, I would probably consider rod action, casting weight and target fish before rod length. Carp or skimmers?

[The Flying Tench]

There are some rods where you can get a 2' extra section to increase it from 13 to 15 ' when desired. I had teh Grey's version till I had it nicked, though I found the 15' version a bit heavy.

[MiddleEastland]

Personal preference is for a bit of choice.

The Preston Sentient has just gone out of production.

You should be able to pick up one of them secondhand 13 with a 2 extention, for 80 quid, from one of the tackle tarts who is upgrading.

I've got one. Amazing rod for that money, maybe not so clever at the full 250 quid RRP. The best rod I've ever used.