Fishing Rods

Hi everyone, in the process of upgrading decades old bass tackle & a new light weight spinning rod is on the list.
Considering an LTA HE63MS as I prefer slightly shorter rods for 'in close' work.

Anyone have experience with this model ?
If so, I'd like to know if this rod has a light enough tip to effectively fish 1/8 - 1/4 insert head tubes in average depths of 3-8' in a river situation ?
Smallmouth fishing mostly.

thanks loads - gypsy

IMO it is the perfect rod for what you want to do.