My favorite short rod is an old Team Daiwa, George Cochran, topwater / twitchin model, made in the early 90's. 6', EVA pistol grip, medium power, fast action, with a very, very light tip. A great rod for original floating Rapalas and small poppers.

I've semi retired it because the finish has started coming off the blank. I like it enough that I intend to strip it down, and re-wrap it over the next winter.

Cheers,

GK

What's your favorite rod that is 6 feet or less in length? What situations and techniques do you use it for?

I'm thinking it might be good to have a shorter rod to fish from shore in areas surrounded by brush.

Thanks

I guess this excludes me.  6'6" is the shortest I own unless you are talking about crappie/bluegill rod.  Then its my 5'4" imx mag lite.  Great rod for panfish and trout too.