For casting, 7’10 vs 7’

[Just_Bass]

for weighted bobbers rig (Mr crappie lighted bobbers) , do you prefer long or short rod? Why? Will I see significant difference in distance between 7’ and 7’11”? How about ease of casting?
Thinking of getting another 7’11 rod when I need more casting distance.

[Grainraiser]

How much distance do you need. I seldom hear crappie fisherman requesting more casting distance.

[Markie Boy]

I have done side by side casting comparisons. You are not going to see much difference at all in distance. A little - possibly - 5 feet I'd fetch a guess from my testing. Worth it? Up to the angler.

You'll get a bit more sweep on the hook set too. I like the easier handling and landing of fish with the shorter rods personally.

[CrappiePappy]

I have seen a bit of difference between a 7' rod & a 8' rod ... mostly in the "line pickup rate" on the hookset at distance. Outside of that, I can't say if it gives any more distance or ease of casting, because I don't use bobbers/floats often enough to make those determinations. (I'm also not using the same types of rods/reels as you use )

[crappiemax]

I switched from a 7' to an 8' for casting/fishing a jig & cork set up. My normal set-up for jig & cork is using a fixed float and fishing 2'- 6' deep depending on the mood of the fish. Since I'm using a fixed float with this set-up I like the flexibility of the longer rod with being able to fish the jig a lot deeper. With all that said I do feel I get a little more distance.
For getting a longer distance while casting, going to a larger diameter spool can help you get the same or even better results.

[Happyfisherman]

What kind of line are you using? You can get more distance with lighter lb test. Some anglers use 2 lb which I doubt I ever would but 2 lb would absolutely sail

[CrappiePappy]

GUYS .... JB is fishing from a pier/walkway in most cases, plus he's casting with shallow spool baitcast reels on Japanese rods.

Here's his "fishing hole", as he calls it, on Canyon Lake, Calif.

[Ketchn]

Not sure is me , there are tons of variables and combos out there

[Just_Bass]

Thank you @ pappy for nice long introduction LOL. Yes I mostly fishing from Dock and need to cast more than 60’ to get to spot sometime. I do have 7’3” UL rod for 1/32-1/16oz jig for this purpose but when casting with heavy weighted bobbers it is different story (using spinning outfit). Why I need some weight? I live in Low Pressure area where always get some wind in the evening though night (unfortunately it is cross wind). My mainline always be Nanofil 6-8lb or Gliss 12-18lb with 6lb mono leader. I need about 2-5’ leader length below fixed bobbers.
My rod right now is 7’ bass ML rod (or course Majorcraft as @pappy call it Japanese Rod lol)which is good for such weight. This rod can cast 1/16oz jig plus plastic pretty good distance. To be honest I can cast jig head further than bobbers setup.