6'6" handle length

[Josh_Bovaird]

So I'm working on a MHX mb783xf for spinner baits and close action accurate roll casts.  Ive never owned nor fished a rod this short so I'm curious what you guys would recommend for a handle length.  I know its gonna be different for everyone but I'm just curious what you guys run and recommend.  Thanks!

[.ghoti.]

For short roll casts, you'll want a short handle. Start at 8" from butt to the back of the reel seat. Dry fit the grip and seat with tape, them mount a reel and see how it feels. Then make it shorter. Repeat until you think it's too short.

 

i have a butt grip, rear grip and reels seat that are over-sized ID. I use foam rubber inserts to allow fitting them to any size blank at any location. Without a setup like that you will have to start at a longer handle than you think you want, then test at that length. Them ream the grip out to move it further down the blank and test again. Lather, rinse, repeat.

[spoonplugger1]

X2, 8 inches.

 

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

Consider how you grip your rod. If you palm it you may go 6-7". I keep my finger on the trigger so 8" is out of the way casting but leaves me a little on the fore arm if I lean into a good fish. MHX Shooter blanks come in 6' and are nice for in close spinnerbait fishing. 

[Josh_Bovaird]

Thanks guys I've got it setup around 8" and it feels good!