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[Barbelface]

What's everyone's thoughts about the length of a CP rod for BC rivers. Is 13' too long? Most of my UK float fishing rods are 13' and up, however it's a completely different situation fishing the canals of northern England versus the Vedder... Longer rods seems to be preferable on the east coast I presume due to slower currents of the rivers around there..
I like the line control a longer rod can bring particularly due to my shorter stature.

[Dave]

I was an angler for over 50 years on the C-V; now a rod builder for other fishers   I used a Sage 2106 L for the last 15 or so years and think a 10'6" is all that is needed for the C-V, others like an 11 or longer footer for bigger rivers like the Fraser.  Each to their own I think.

Finished rod weight and a reel to balance that rod is a reality that should be considered, perhaps more than length, imo.

[TheChumWhisperer]

Anything over 10 6' is fine for most local flows..

[doja]

I fish a 13' noodle...  I love it! Have landed chum and spring but being a noodle it's best for coho and steelies,  avoid the big fish. Even a jack coho gives a nice fight and feel. I do balance with a peice of lead wrapped around the butt...  I'm lazy and it's a good back up as I've lost lead before... Lol

[fishallday]

I use a 10,6 and think its perfect nice and easy to cast and as much of a pain to transport

[losos]

I fish a 13' noodle...  I love it! Have landed chum and spring but being a noodle it's best for coho and steelies,  avoid the big fish. Even a jack coho gives a nice fight and feel. I do balance with a peice of lead wrapped around the butt...  I'm lazy and it's a good back up as I've lost lead before... Lol

You can buy a butt I think from Alps that holds weights for balancing rod. Looks great too.

[losos]

I fish a 13' noodle...  I love it! Have landed chum and spring but being a noodle it's best for coho and steelies,  avoid the big fish. Even a jack coho gives a nice fight and feel. I do balance with a peice of lead wrapped around the butt...  I'm lazy and it's a good back up as I've lost lead before... Lol

What rod is that ?
 I myself am looking at Gloomis GLX.

[doja]

Shimano clarius. Good value for the dollar and I beat this rod up, lol. I'd be Leary of higher quality graphite as you do bang it a bit more given the length and they may break more easy...