Can you use ice-fishing rods for regular lake and creek fishing?

I'm sure it would, I caught a 18 lb pike on one a few years ago ice fishing.

I don't see why it won't work. You just wont be able to cast out as far. Good luck fishin'!

Ice fishing rods will work but there are better choices. Those tiny rods are not easy to use at all. Casting distance will be limited. Casting light rigs will be difficult. You don't have much hook setting power. Turning the fish will be harder. If the fish shoot straight for heavy covers, tough luck! You must change your hand movements to accommodate the loss of rod length in order to make lures work properly. Simply put, it won't be the same as a regular rod. They are awfully cute in my eyes but they are not practical unless you are ice fishing. Since you'll be kayak fishing, I really don't see why you couldn't use regular rods and reels. I've seen too many people use regular setups on kayaks including fly rods. I've seen people trolling with 2 rods mounted in the back while another 2 rods were packed nicely in the front cargo net. I've even seen people mount fish finders on their kayaks. Why give up those luxuries and opt for something less desirable? Take a brief look at the following links might change your mind. http://z.about.com/d/fishing/1/0/d/g/FishingRods.jpg http://www.kayaksportfishing.com/spotlight/images/jas_trident_bendo_med.jpg http://www.hawaiibeachcombers.com/fishing-kayak.html PS: There are rod holders designed for kayaks for sale and they are readily available.

yes.

I have used an ice pole in open water several times and actually pulled out some fish! Casting is the biggest disadvantage when trying to use an ice pole in open water.

sure, it will work. you're just going to be limited in what size lures you may want to use if you plan to use it for anything other than panfish.