Well Dobyns is selling the Fred Roumbanis (Champions with a different paint job pretty much) series rods for 140 on their website, and while I don’t necessarily need a rod right now, it looks just too good to pass up. The only rods left in stock however are the 766 flip and the 803 swimbait models. I fish almost exclusively from the bank and have never used a rod longer than 7’3”. I already have a 7’0” HXF Abu Veracity for my frogging/flipping needs, but I could use the 803 for deeper cranks and swimbaits. I’m just worried that an 8ft rod would be too cumbersome from the bank. I have no trouble at all with the 7’3” rods I use but would 8ft be too long? Thank you

Only you know the places you fish. For me transportation would be the main issue.

4 minutes ago, garroyo130 said:

Only you know the places you fish. For me transportation would be the main issue.

I sometimes fish open areas and sometimes with trees around so I guess I just bring it to the open spots. And lucky I drive a Suburban so transportation shouldn’t be one lol

Go for it.

It is just a little longer. Do it  Find out if they would make a 2 piece & cost.

20 minutes ago, garroyo130 said:

Only you know the places you fish. For me transportation would be the main issue.

Transportation would be the main issue for me too. My rod locker is 8 foot max. I have 2 muskie rods that are exactly 8 feet that fit.

Favorite spinning rod is a St Croix Avid 8' Medium Light Moderate. I fish mostly from shore and it goes with me nearly every outing. I actually find it beneficial to reach over or around brush on the embankment areas of the lakes I fish. The extra distance is nice as well.

Buy it.  If it doesn't work out from the bank, then you have an excuse to buy a boat.

Which rod casts farther? A short one ?

 

Enjoy the slower arm / wrist speed for the same distance.

I fish from shore mostly. I have a 8', 7'11" and a 7'4' rods. 99.99% of the time there are no trees, ect to get the way of casting those.

I bought a 2-piece 9' rod (glass) in my teens.  We fished from shore at least 95% of the time.  Open spots naturally.  A 'Nightcrawlers' rod (live ones).  I never thought of it as cumbersome.

 

All else being equal, every 20% increase in rod length doubles cast distance (simple ballistics). 

You will definitely notice a difference between 7'6"  and 8'

 

Over a decade, I've added rockfish rods for salt finesse, 7'6", 7'9", 8', 8'3"

There is a noted distance advantage in each 3" step, whether it's crossing a tide pass or reaching fish sign past the dock lights (or casting to the next dock light). 

 

Especially with bank fishing, longer rods help you keep the lure lifted in shallower water. 

I also fish steelhead rods up to 9', both from the beach and inshore - same physics rules apply.

here, whoever gets farther away from the boat catches more fish (hull slap). 

The longer rod helps you work the lure (neutral density jerkbait) at that distance. 

If you're fishing a weighted lure, the rod length helps you keep it above the grass. 

I'm almost exclusively a bank beater. I like a 7'6 rod for most applications. Only thing it doesn't work (as well) for is smaller rivers & streams. 

bulldog1935

I am very lucky to be alive in this Long Rod  time period.  I am 1937. So as I age. The longer rods keep me casting the same distance with the same pain level.  ? I just started trying out a 9' light saltwater rod with a Mitchell 300 spin and 6# braid............. LIFE IS GOOD AGAIN...........

 

THe only real problem with long rods is they SOAK UP all of the fish motion. even at 20 to 30' away. The tip isjumping a lot but very little BUTT action.     I am always complaining. But very happy to bring the fish into the boat myself.   

16 hours ago, PBBrandon said:

 Well Dobyns is selling the Fred Roumbanis (Champions with a different paint job pretty much) series rods for 140 on their website, and while I don’t necessarily need a rod right now, it looks just too good to pass up. The only rods left in stock however are the 766 flip and the 803 swimbait models. I fish almost exclusively from the bank and have never used a rod longer than 7’3”. I already have a 7’0” HXF Abu Veracity for my frogging/flipping needs, but I could use the 803 for deeper cranks and swimbaits. I’m just worried that an 8ft rod would be too cumbersome from the bank. I have no trouble at all with the 7’3” rods I use but would 8ft be too long? Thank you

Apparently you don’t live in salmon and steelhead land, lol. Bank rods for most applications start at about 7’6” for jig fishing and 8’6” just as a start for just about all other applications — and sometimes 8’6” is not long enough! 
 

So to answer your question, I would say it is not too long by any stretch. 

I would look at Irod IRG754F gen 3, same lure weight range and more Versatel rod, plus the handle can be removed.

Tom

I had mindset to dont go more than 7' from bank, Buy when 7'6" happened, I felt I have extra casting power, And when I use 8' XH broom stick I have so much better casting power. So if you dont have transportation problem or overhead trees, I would get it.

A rod does NOT HAVE to be cut in the middle. It is less strain on the joint, if cut 2' from the tip.

 

Buy now, ask questions later.

2 hours ago, WRB said:

I would look at Irod IRG754F gen 3, same lure weight range and more Versatel rod, plus the handle can be removed.

From the TW website:

Please Note: All Rods 7'11" and longer feature removable handles.