I’ve gone full circle in my UL rod preferences.
I started with five footers decades ago when most Ultralight spinning rods were five feet or shorter .
Own rods fro 4’6” to 9’ .
At the moment I’m enjoying my shorter rods , those from 4’6” to 5’4” .
Leaning more toward moderate action rods as well , including a few glass rods .

I’m thinking of trying something shorter . Maybe a 3”8” one . I see where a couple are available from Major Craft .
I have a three creeks in my area where a short rod is necessary. IMO .
And I fish from shore 95% of the time .
Sometimes a bow and arrow cast is all I can use or a flip cast .

Anybody have any insight into UL or XUL rods less than 4’ ?