I am about to purchase a CU200E5 Shimano Curado; 5.01:1 ratio to use for strickly crank baits.

What size rod should I get; 6 1/2 feet or 7'?

I appreciate any and all suggestions and explanations. I would be willing to pay about $100-150 for the rod; I cannot go much above that so GLoomis is out for me probably.