When I first started UL Spinning fishing in the 60’s and 70’s , a five footer was king . Sometimes you’d run across a shorter one , sometimes a five foot six , but that just about covered it .
Shakespeare was the working man’s manufacture, as they are today . The WonderRod .
I remember the 4’6” and 5’ Ugly Sticks were popular. Heavy little rods , especially compared to today’s offerings.
And the Daiwa MiniSpin was an early entry .
I still have an old WonderRod , and a push button Daiwa rod and reel combo .
Caught a boat load of crappie , gills, and bass up to five pounds .