I learned to use the skipping technique a couple years ago using an existing 6' 6" ML spinning rod I had. I mainly use tubes to skip under docks and boats in tight places.

I am in the market to replace this spinning rod and am considering getting something shorter. I have been looking at the St. Croix Legend Tournament 5" 10" M skipping rod.

Any of you that use this technique alot, does the shorter rod help with accuracy?

i have to skip a lot here on my home lakes we have a lot of piers and boat docks  and in the hot part of summer they are way back in the shade..  i have never used that short of a rod all of mine have been 6'  med fast tip spinning.   but i have seen guys use a 7' rod  i think what ever feel's good to you will work   the best thing that helped me was the new to me skiping hook