Short Rods?

[throwback]

What are the short (less than 6-ft) rods used for?

[Fat-G]

Close combat, whether it be plastics, jigs, or spinnerbaits.

A lot of people use them for topwater, too.

[Senkoman12]

jerkbaits too

[joshholmes]

i use them for jerkbaits mainly

[throwback]

Well I've got a medium action Ugly Stik that is 5'6". Someone gave it to me. It is new, and I'm trying to figure out what reel to put on it.

[Fat-G]

Rug whip.

[new2BC4bass]

Rug whip.

Now that's funny! :lol: My longest rod (with one exception) before getting into baitcasting gear last year was 6'. I fished all ultralight. That one exception is a 9' Fenwick fiberglass rod for fishing live nightcrawlers.

[ROCbass]

Casting or spinning?

[tholmes]

I have a couple of 5'6" casting rods that I use for close quarters casting.I fish almost exclusively from the shore, and often run into situations where there are overhanging trees that make a long rod impractical. I also carry one of them in my truck for lunch hour fishing excursions. a 5'6"rod will fit in the cab of my Dakota without bending.

Tom

[Hooligan]

The biggest draw in short rods is casting accuracy and line management along with lure control. They're excellent for situations where you need pinpoint accuracy and the ability to move fish in a hurry.

[Bassn Blvd]

The biggest draw in short rods is casting accuracy and line management along with lure control. They're excellent for situations where you need pinpoint accuracy and the ability to move fish in a hurry.

Longer rods move fish faster than shorter rods.

[throwback]

Thanks all. Gives me some ideas.

[Flangler]

I have a couple of 5'6" casting rods that I use for close quarters casting.I fish almost exclusively from the shore, and often run into situations where there are overhanging trees that make a long rod impractical. I also carry one of them in my truck for lunch hour fishing excursions. a 5'6"rod will fit in the cab of my Dakota without bending.

Tom

I have one, it fits in my truck box!!! thats great!

[Flangler]

I have one, it fits in my truck box!!! thats great!

I use a 6ft MH for cat fishing! Don't need accuracy..

[Hooligan]

Longer rods move fish faster than shorter rods.

This is true, but you took out of context that it's in conjunction with pinpoint accuracy. You very often get one without the other, though with rods like the 723. you get the best of both worlds.

[zell_pop1]

I use a 5'6" M Premier spinning rod for skipping docks out of the back of the boat.

[Hyrule Bass]

i have a 5'6 light ugly stik pro-lite spinning rod, i absolutely love it. its great for panfishing and fun for bass fishing as well. i use it for nightcrawlers, certain weightless plastics, small cranks, and almost any lure thats real lightweight...

[Punkinseedfyretailz]

i like a short rod for stream and small river fishing. a good challenge is a 5'6 ultralight with #4 test with a minnow and weights going for cats. loads of fun. trout fishing is good fun with a small spinning set up

[throwback]

So I can use it for something. Thanks!

[BrianSnat]

I have a 5' 6" Ugly Stick Tournament Classic ML that I really like. I use it for fishing spinners, and smaller topwater lures and crankbaits. If I'm taking only one rod with me it's usually the one I choose.

I also have a 4' 6" Fenwick UL and a 4' 6" BPS UL that I use for trout fishing. Mostly in streams but I also use them for casting small spinners and tiny crankbaits in lakes.

[scbassin]

I have 2, 5 1/2' casting rods that I use around Cypress trees & to get under docks.

[RoLo]

Rod length can be compared to an internal combustion engine.

A short stroke and low-ratio differential (rear-end) provide more power but a lower top speed

A long stroke and high-ratio rear (lower number) provide a higher top speed, but at the cost of power.

Though it flies in the face of conventional wisdom, a "shorter" rod provides greater power

than a longer rod, but the longer rod offers greater circumferential speed.

Sportsfishermen in pursuit of giant tuna and billfish to 1000 lbs have a choice of fighting tactics.

They may employ a Fighting Chair or may elect to go toe-to-toe with the monster using Standup Tackle.

Standup tackle consists of a gimbal belt, shoulder harness and stroker rod.

"Strokers" run around 5 to 6 ft long, and provide the same advantage as a short-stroke engine

or low ratio rear, but instead of additional revolutions, the power comes from additional strokes.

A short rod has many other advantages as well.

Roger