Pro Angler does have the 5-1/2 ft in stock. Being a foot shorter maybe a deal breaker for you...dono...I do have the 5-1/2 ft rod and it does have 8 eyes instead of just 7 which is what the 6-1/2 ft has. Which is a high five for dock shooting. More and more that rod has become my go-to.
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