You are right buzzking for some reason there is a huge dif. between 7'6 and 7 but not as much between 6'6 and 7. For smaller baits and for my finesse fishing, (mini jigs,t-rigs, small cranks) i use 6'6 rods because they are a tad more sensitive than the 7 footers. About 70 percent of the time I throw a loomis imx 7' H it gives me accuracy, distance and sensitivity. It has a little of both rods. Im pretty short so when I use a 7'6 rod I just end up smacking the fire out of the water when I flip so I stick with the 6'6 and 7.