[Togman316]

Definitely go with 8 foot. Not only does it help keep the bait still in seas, but you have more leverage and it helps when you hook a big fish to keep him off the bottom. When you hook a big fish, the first few seconds are most important to keep the fish out of the structure. The 8 foot will really help. Also, you might want to consider something without a very heavy tip for when you have a scratchy bite.