I was thinking about a 7 foot rod, but would it be better to go to a 7'6? Also, would it be good to use braid, even if u might wanna use it for other things such as frogs and some topwater? What would be another good line to use other than braid? Also, if u do use braid, how long would it last on ur pole after u load it on ur reel?

Jdub