it most certainly does with certain techniques

 

I would´t bet my money on that, plain and simple.

Depends on what the rod is used for, I'm 5'4 and I love my 8' rods but not for pitching.  I don't pitch or flip in the sense that most on here do it, I do it with spinning under docks for snook, much easier with a 7' rod, if I have the 8' I'll use it.

As far as the 6'6 in the OP, that's a rod size and length that doesn't really match any kind of freshwater fishing I do. I wouldn't buy that size and length, but if I acquired one I could find a use for it.

Your height has nothing to do with the length of the rod.

I find "matching your fishing rod length to your height" one of the most stupid things I've ever heard.

for overhead casting, it'd make no difference. but for pitching, a shorter rod allows the fisherman to start the arc of his pitch further back without the rod tip dipping into the water. also, i don't want to be slapping the water constantly when doing tip-down techniques like walking-the-dog, popping, or working a jerkbait.

for overhead casting, it'd make no difference. but for pitching, a shorter rod allows the fisherman to start the arc of his pitch further back without the rod tip dipping into the water. also, i don't want to be slapping the water constantly when doing tip-down techniques like walking-the-dog, popping, or working a jerkbait.

All good points and a great point about tip down techniques. I have lost count of how many times guys have posted about not having a jerkbait rod that is too long because they do not want to slap the water with their rod tip. That is a direct correlation between your height and rod length.

I would´t bet my money on that, plain and simple.

i'd hate to take your money   but i have personally own rods from 7'11 to 6'6'' and theres a benefit for a shorter rod for certain applications dependent on your height as some have pointed out in previous posts.

i'd hate to take your money   but i have personally own rods from 7'11 to 6'6'' and theres a benefit for a shorter rod for certain applications dependent on your height as some have pointed out in previous posts.

 

Anytime anywhere with one arm tied to my back.

I used a 6'6" heavy for mucho years, in seriously hydrilla infested waters... Truthfully the whole 7'11" rod is way more trouble than it's worth in my opinion.. 7'5" is a good lenght.. A 6'6" rod is handy to me...

Anytime anywhere with one arm tied to my back.

lol , ya ok next time i just happen to be in mexico and need some extra cash i'll shoot you a pm, ahh yes and one final added bonus of the short stick, it's easier to travel with!!

I got the rod in today and love it! Shouldnt be a problem fishing my jigs around the tulles thanks guys