Looking for a shorter rod that's light & sensitive yet had the backbone to get them away from cover. 7'1 or less? Budget doesn't matter per say. That doesn't mean I wouldn't appreciate options lower in cost than super high end. Talking, tatula e to nrx prices

What’s your budget? I use a 6’8” mh rod for most of my skipping, mainly 3/8oz jigs and 4” tubes. I’m no expert though 

I'm truly loving my Daiwa Tatula Elite 6'9" Skippin' Jig Heavy Fast.  I've primarily been using it as a frog rod, and it's proven itself to have enough tip to launch a frog and walk it effectively as well as give said frog or jig enough velocity to act like a river rock.  Past the tip, it has enough backbone to drive frog hooks beautifully, and sinking a single jig hook is butter.

 

Cheaper than that, I can say the 13 Fishing Fate Chrome 7'1" MHF has some excellent tip for skipping as well!

55 minutes ago, Hook2Jaw said:

I'm truly loving my Daiwa Tatula Elite 6'9" Skippin' Jig Heavy Fast.  I've primarily been using it as a frog rod, and it's proven itself to have enough tip to launch a frog and walk it effectively as well as give said frog or jig enough velocity to act like a river rock.  Past the tip, it has enough backbone to drive frog hooks beautifully, and sinking a single jig hook is butter.

 

Cheaper than that, I can say the 13 Fishing Fate Chrome 7'1" MHF has some excellent tip for skipping as well!

This rod has my attention. It'd be by far my shortest rod which right now is a one ten special at 6'11. I currently attempt to skip on a adrena 7'2 h which is fine but still seems a little long 

G. Loomis 803C GLX.  I have 853C NRX and its fantastic but I like the 803c for skipping. 

On 9/14/2020 at 8:26 AM, Chief250 said:

This rod has my attention. It'd be by far my shortest rod which right now is a one ten special at 6'11. I currently attempt to skip on a adrena 7'2 h which is fine but still seems a little long 

I've been using the Tatula Elite 6'9" all year for frogs and skipping. The handle is a bit shorter, so the business end has plenty of length. I have it paired with a Tatula 100 SV TW. Awesome combo.