The Scientific Anglers Skagit Short is a compact but powerful Skagit head. The SA Skagit Short will be great on shorter Spey rods and on switch rods. But short Skagit heads are not just great for short rods, they work great on longer or more standard length two handed rods as well. Having a short Skagit head in your head wallet or on an extra rod in the boat can be very advantageous. If you fish the high banks or wade deep, you should consider having a short Skagit head in your quiver like the Scientific Anglers Skagit Short. This compact head is also great for smaller water and turning over heavy sink tips and big or heavy flies.