Rod length for Soft plastic craw lure

[TKFactory]

I have two rods, medium heavy fast action 6'6 abu garcia and a 7'0 medium heavy fast Lews mach speed. I want to throw a soft plastic craw but don't know which length. I will be doing short casts near rocks. What should I do? 

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

In general, shorter for accuracy longer for distance. 

[TKFactory]

That makes sense and didn't think about that. Sweet. 

[LionHeart]

Dude, literally either would work great.  Try them and see which you prefer for whatever reason.

[TKFactory]

2 hours ago, LionHeart said:

Dude, literally either would work great.  Try them and see which you prefer for whatever reason.

Will do

[Backroad Angler]

Either would do, but personally I like 6'6 rods better, give me a better feel and I feel like I'm more in control. But thats because I fish a lot of creeks/ponds, if I go to a lake then I'm using 7'0 and above usually.

[J Francho]

You can fish plastic craws with a rod anywhere from 5' to 10'.  Near docks and laydown cover, and making short pitch casts, I like a 6'8" mh/f rod.  This a nice length that isn't too short, but still have control of a big fish in cover on a short leash.  If I'm targeting weed pockets and edges, and making longer casts, 7' to 7' 6" is better for me.  If I'm punching, then 8' and I step up to heavy or XH power, and a bit slower, moderate to mod-fast action.

[NHBull]

I think a lot of this comes down to with of the bait and flex of the rod.

 

I am more accurate with a 7' MBR than 6'10" JWR for non weighted TRIG, and the reverse for 1/2 ounce jig......

[TBAG]

I use a 68 MHF Avid for my Jig/Texas Rig rod, works perfect especially in close quarters from the yak.

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

25 minutes ago, NHBull said:

I think a lot of this comes down to with of the bait and flex of the rod.

 

I am more accurate with a 7' MBR than 6'10" JWR for non weighted TRIG, and the reverse for 1/2 ounce jig......

Ya, it doesn't do any good to have the right length rod in the wrong power.