A few months ago, I bought the Lew's Pro SP (Skipping and Pitching reel) and I'd like an opinion on what rod to pare it with. I currently have it on an old Allstar 7'0 Med Heavy, Fast rod. I love the reel, but I have seriously backlashed this thing by chunking my lure too close to the boat and not getting it out in front as I should. I'm thinking about getting a shorter rod (maybe 6'10 or 6'8 length). I'm looking online at the Dobyns DC610-4C, which is a 6'10 heavy / fast which is advertised as an ideal skipping rod. Does anyone have any thoughts on this or have any suggestions other than I need to practice more?

Tatula Elite Skipping Rod
https://www.wired2fish.com/tackle-reviews/daiwa-tatula-elite-skippin-jig-rod-review/#slide_4

There are several lengths available. A 6'9" and a 7 something.
Tacklewarehouse has them on closeout.

I have one and like it fine.

Have no complaints with the DC610-C and Lew's Pro Sp....I have one with 20lb Floro and 1 with 30lb braid

Dobyns 610 is what i was skipping a jig with under docks on Cypress Springs. Had a 7 and 6 both wrap around poles and was able to slowly manage them while walking them back out to safe water. Great hook setting power (I use a heavy wire hook on a 1/4 oz jig). And enough tip to work a jig, while not sacrificing sensitivity. I am very pleased with this particular rod!

Thanks for the response. I think I'm going to order the DC610, but it won't be delivered until next week. I'm fishing Conroe this weekend. Any advise?

call dobyns in sulphur springs, ask if they can expedite it

This right here...the 6'9" model is what I have. I started to learn skipping this year and found this rod to be perfect for learning and getting into tight spaces. I can skip frogs, chatterbaits, and senkos with ease.

I guess I meant anyone have any tips on how to target the fish on Conroe this weekend.

I think height can have a lot of impact on rod preference and performance. I'm a taller guy 6'5" and I prefer a 7'2" or 7'3" MH XF rod for skipping.

I am short, 5'8" and I use a 6'10" Falcon Head Turner which works good for me.

I'm 5'6" and prefer the shorter rod to skip with...guess height does make a difference.

I have a practically brand new Dobyn's skipping rod in my rod box right now. It's a great rod, just not exactly what I was looking for and I went a different direction. I'm in Montgomery, on lake Conroe. If you haven't paid for a new one yet, I'd be willing to sell you mine while your'e in town this weekend. I'd take $185 for it, that's what it cost me with my discount.

I like my Falcon 6'10" Eakins jig rod and my Loomis GCX 853 JWM . Longer than 7'1' is more difficult for4 me the pitch with

Dobyns Extreme 684 with a Tatula SV TW.
Shimano 6-8 Expride with a Tatula SV TW.
Falcon Low RIder 6-8 with a Tatula SV TW.

The Tatula SV TW best anti backlash reel on the market.

NRX+ 783 MBR