So I'm working on a MHX mb783xf for spinner baits and close action accurate roll casts.  Ive never owned nor fished a rod this short so I'm curious what you guys would recommend for a handle length.  I know its gonna be different for everyone but I'm just curious what you guys run and recommend.  Thanks!

For short roll casts, you'll want a short handle. Start at 8" from butt to the back of the reel seat. Dry fit the grip and seat with tape, them mount a reel and see how it feels. Then make it shorter. Repeat until you think it's too short.

 

i have a butt grip, rear grip and reels seat that are over-sized ID. I use foam rubber inserts to allow fitting them to any size blank at any location. Without a setup like that you will have to start at a longer handle than you think you want, then test at that length. Them ream the grip out to move it further down the blank and test again. Lather, rinse, repeat.

X2, 8 inches.

 

Consider how you grip your rod. If you palm it you may go 6-7". I keep my finger on the trigger so 8" is out of the way casting but leaves me a little on the fore arm if I lean into a good fish. MHX Shooter blanks come in 6' and are nice for in close spinnerbait fishing. 

Thanks guys I've got it setup around 8" and it feels good!