Posted By: Jigfish
Spinning Rod Length? - 01/14/16 12:58 PM
What length spinning rod you use for skipping docks with shay heads? I've been using a 7' but wondering if I could get away with a 6'6". Something to use in tight quarters.
Posted By: Ted Martin
Re: Spinning Rod Length? - 01/14/16 01:33 PM
6'6" is a good length for skipping docks
Posted By: kscatman76
Re: Spinning Rod Length? - 01/14/16 02:42 PM
I like 7 ft for most applications but for skipping docks I also like that 6'6.
Posted By: WmSmith
Re: Spinning Rod Length? - 01/14/16 05:24 PM
Any type of skipping I use short rods in general. Spinning or casting. Also make sure you have a decent soft tip. It helps "whipping" the bait
Posted By: Jaguar6
Re: Spinning Rod Length? - 01/14/16 07:09 PM
6'6 St. Croix Legend Tournament Series Spinning rod is a great rod for skipping docks. Super light and super strong for pulling those fish out from underneath the docks
Posted By: WmSmith
Re: Spinning Rod Length? - 01/17/16 08:28 PM
I've always used 7'0 rods skipping docks. But after watching Linders Fishing Edge I'm going to try a 6'0 or shorter. What they said makes since. I keep beating my rod up against the trolling motor or side of the boat. Shorter rod made better control.
Posted By: Marooned
Re: Spinning Rod Length? - 01/18/16 03:43 AM
I use a 6' 8" Shimano Compre, works pretty well.
Posted By: HawkeyeFisher
Re: Spinning Rod Length? - 01/18/16 03:45 AM
you could easily use a 6 footer, if all all you were doing was skippin docks,
Posted By: SoCal Tom
Re: Spinning Rod Length? - 01/18/16 06:33 AM
I went away from my 7 footer exactly for that. Went to a 6'8" and that works better for me.
7' or a 7'1 Would be idea for that medium heavy fast tip!
Posted By: BrudBass
Re: Spinning Rod Length? - 01/18/16 11:20 AM
I have three spinning rods for skipping docks, they are 6'0", 6'6" and 6'9". I've tried 7' + rods and they are too long for me.