6'9" casting rod

[Caliyak]

I am thinking about buying a 69 MH rod. My son has the American Hero rod and he uses it for texas rig worms. I looked on BR to see what everyone is using this length for, technique, and found nothing on the BR. So, what is the best use for the 69 rod? 

[Dirtyeggroll]

Sounds like a good “all around” rod.

[GReb]

I have several rods between 6’8” and 6’10”. It’s actually my favorite length to thrown jerk baits, squarebills, hard topwater, swimjigs, senkos, smaller spinnerbaits, and lighter t-rigs

[PAbasser927]

I have a 6’9 MHXF Kistler H3.  This is one of my go to rods for bank fishing due to its short length.  This is also my preferred length for fishing out of my kayak.  I use it primarily for jigs, but it is a versatile rod so it does triple duty when I use it for senkos and any single hook moving bait.

[Jrob78]

I use shorter rods for target casting and working jerkbaits and topwater baits. 6'9" is a pretty versatile length though and can be used for anything. If you like the rod don't let the length deter you.

[Caliyak]

Thank you guys 

I will be getting one 

[WRB]

My custom ALX jig and worm rods all 6'10" because that length is perfect for me.

Tom

[Caliyak]

10 minutes ago, WRB said:

My custom ALX jig and worm rods all 6'10" because that length is perfect for me.

Tom

I will look into it. Thanks 

You use 610 for jigs, Texas rig and buzzbait? 

[LCG]

My go to combos are a 6'8 m-xf spinning rod and a 6'9" Mh-xf casting rod. Covers 99% of my needs. Casting rod is for spinnerbaits, chatterbaits, Texas rigged creatures, and jigs. 

[newyorktoiowa57]

Spinnerbaits, senkos

[Bluebasser86]

I have a few rods in the 6' 8" to 6' 10" range that I use for a variety of techniques from spinnerbaits, bladed jigs, buzzbaits, jerkbaits, walking baits, underspins, and close quarters pitching. 

[Jason Penn]

i have an old 6'9 mh (more like a m+) daiwa ballistic that i use for spinnerbaits, and it just seems to the perfect length. i feel like it can be used in tight spots more like 6'6, but the extra distance you can get in open areas is more like a 7'.

 

if i can ever talk myself into getting into building, i would probably have a few more 6'9 rods. i would think it would be great for squarebills for the same reasons above. i also think it would make a great frog & topwater rod length. i don't fish much grass, so i dont need a 7'3-7'4 broomstick to drag frog fish out of mats.

[J.Vincent]

22 hours ago, Caliyak said:

I am thinking about buying a 69 MH rod. My son has the American Hero rod and he uses it for texas rig worms. I looked on BR to see what everyone is using this length for, technique, and found nothing on the BR. So, what is the best use for the 69 rod? 

MH - SpinnerBait/Worm Rod 

M - Jerkbait/Topwater Rod

[Caliyak]

Thank you guys. I notice that on BR I get practical advise from anglers that are using the rods. I go on Youtube and they are pushing 7, 76 or 8 feet rods for the same techniques. That is why I come here first and take this advise. Thank you again. 

[LCG]

6 hours ago, Caliyak said:

Thank you guys. I notice that on BR I get practical advise from anglers that are using the rods. I go on Youtube and they are pushing 7, 76 or 8 feet rods for the same techniques. That is why I come here first and take this advise. Thank you again. 

Those guys are fishing tournaments from bass boats. I don't think that is most people. Bank, kayak, and small boat anglers are a little bit more versatile out of necessity. Can't bring 20 rods with you. The pros also get paid to push products too. They do offer lots of great advice but you do have to filter some of it.