Yay, I just received another shipment of tackle w/o my wife seeing the delivery...

 

However, the most significant item of this order wasn't correct.   As I began pulling what I thought was a 7" Quantum KVD medium/heavy rod out of the 8" cardboard shipping tube, I realized I got more than I expected - 7"10' rod.  The 7" rod was intended for casting light plastics, drop shots and flipping into heavy cover - versatile.  

 

Question - Is there a use for a 7"10' bait caster rod besides casting?  

 

 

Quantum KVD - Medium Heavy; Line 12 - 25lbs; Lure 3/8 to 1oz.  

Edited June 5, 201510 yr by nestor

What are the specs on the rod? I can think of a few different uses on a rod that length depending on what it's rated for. 

What are the specs on the rod? I can think of a few different uses on a rod that length depending on what it's rated for. 

Medium Heavy; Line 12 - 25lbs; Lure 3/8 to 1oz.  

 

Its also labeled - SHL1 (?) 

 

The reel I intend to use has 30lbs braid.  

Question - Is there a use for a 7"10' bait caster rod besides casting?

 

Tomato stake?

 

 

Just kidding!  Sounds like it's the big cranking stick.. 

KVD Tour MH crankbait rod, that is what you have. Return it if you don' t need it!

Tom

..w/o my wife seeing the delivery...

 

.. me 2 lol

You'll like it if you do a lot of deep crankin

That rod should launch a 6XD a mile for you!

Thank you all for the replies... 

 

I just got back from a local pond to take the "tomato stake" for a spin.  It totally makes sense that what I have is a deep cranking rod ... I can see the extra foot being great for leverage to get a few feet deeper for those who can support an arsenal of a dozen+ poles.  Unfortunately, I'm not that guy and will be returning the pole for a more versatile length.  

 

Thanks again for your replies! 

.. me 2 lol

einscodek, if the young bucks out there only knew our struggle they'd be hitting the water every day!