At least 10'. That said, with the 'advent' of the 'switch rod' I also use a 6wt 11' 3" Reddington (extended butt puts it at 11'-6"). For 'low in the water' casting from a tube, pram, etc., this thing will rocket out with an over-hand cast.

 

pram, etc

that's a new one for me fred,on this side of the pond a 'pram' is a device for wheeling babies about what is it in relation to fishing in the USA .

per·am·bu·la·tor (p-rmby-ltr)
n. Chiefly British
A baby carriage.

jim

 

I started out with a 9 footer, but found that i was clipping the water on my backcast. I upped to a 10 footer which has done the trick.
Though in all probability this was due to my casting style.

Cheers, Calum

 

I prefer longer rods for tubing. They allow for better line control, longers leaders and thus better use of a team. I use 10' models.

 

rod length

Personally i use a 10ft rod for all my tubing, i find this the ideal length for wild brown trout fishing, depends really on what type of fishing you do
Wildbroonie

 

Would recommend a longer rod (along w/ semi-long handled net) for better handling and more effective all-around set-up. That said, I simply use an 8.5 ft 5 wt and short-handled net since it's what I already have. Works fine and adds an extra element of sport.....good thing I have long arms.

Jim - Glad you mentioned the pram (we call it a stroller over here)...I need to learn as much terminology as I can before moving over. In the states we use the term, pram, for a small flat-bottomed boat:

 

Jim - Glad you mentioned the pram (we call it a stroller over here)...I need to learn as much terminology as I can before moving over. In the states we use the term, pram, for a small flat-bottomed boat:

"Moving Over?" That's the first I've heard of that old fellow. Beautiful pram above, reminds me (although no where near as classy) of the pram I used on the lower Chetco River (Brookings, Oregon) to 'chase' fall king salmon with a fly rod.

You'd attach you anchor line to a couple of empty 1 gallon plastic jugs, then a short run from the jugs to the boat and 'tie off' with a slip knot. Rig up you 9wt with a full sinking line, longish leader and (usually) a black body fly with a chartreuse hackle and sit back and wait. Hook fish, slip the knot to the plastic jugs and let the 'Big Fella' tow you around for awhile. Total hoot.

Edit: Nuts, forgot to ask: you build the Pram?
Fred

 

Good morning Fred. Would love to say that's my handy-work but it's not my boat...just an illustration for sake of Jim's post. These days the only thing I own that floats is my old-school tube (death donut type).

 

short rod

Sportsman
I also prefer a smaller rod from the tube, i've used 9' rods for many years now. I have tried 10' rods but they're not for me. It just down to personal preference, i don't think there's a right or a wrong choice!

What ever floats your tube

Colin

 

I also prefer a smaller rod when fishing from a tube. As i do most of my fishing from one i have experimented alot, and have found the best lenght for me is a 8'6" or max 9'. I have found casting a longer rod difficult from a tube and even more difficult to get the fish to the net.
Just my 2 cents on the topic.