Uses for 6' 8" Heavy powered rod

[RedHeadAngler]

what are some applications for a 6'8" heavy/fast casting rod?

[fishballer06]

Depending upon the action, it's good for all the things that any heavy power rod is good for. Where a 6'8" rod benefits is for those who may be limited on space for traveling. Whether you're a bank fisherman who has to stuff your rods inside your car, or if your boat has a small rod locker and cannot hold a 7' rod. 

 

With all that, if it's a fast action, I'd have no problem using it for jigs, texas rigs, topwaters, swim jigs, frogs, etc. 

[new2BC4bass]

A lever?

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

Without seeing it my guess would be that the grip is somewhat shorter than on a typical 7' so the "effective length " for lack of a better word is probably very close to a 7'. It should do about anything appropriate for the power and action. Close work with a 3/4 oz spinner or deep vertical jigging come to mind

[RichF]

If the tip has any softness at all I'd use it for dock skipping jigs.  It would be good for pitching too, especially if you're in tight cover.

[smr913]

I have a 6'8" MH XF Cumara that is very stiff. I'd guess it is similar to some manufacturers' heavy. The rod is a great close quarters pitching rod with 1/2 ounce jigs and Texas rigs. 

[J Francho]

I have a GLoomis with these specs, and it's my favorite rod for jigs around docks and lay downs, where you'll likely end up with a big fish on a short leash.

[Bluebasser86]

Docks and standing timber was the first 2 things that came to mind, but I have a 6' 9" H rod that I'm using for bladed jigs and really like it so far.

[ww2farmer]

I have a H power Falcon Bucoo Micro that is similar (6'10" vs 6'8") and it is a great close quarters frog rod....IE skipping frogs under docks, and overhanging trees. Since I frog with straight braid, the micro guides (which I am generally not a fan of) don't impede me with the knot having to go through the guides. I was amazed at how much less effort it took to skip and the increased accuracy I gained with the micros, that my previous hatred of micro guides has been tempered a little.  It also works very well for pitchng jigs and t-rigged plastics under docks. I tend to keep the fluoro. leader short when using this rod for that to keep the knot out of the guides.

[rippin-lips]

Close quarters combat when pitching jigs and plastics at specific targets.