I have rods from short to 12’. I have my preference for length but I have to say that my first concern is balance. Tuning the rod and reel balance makes the difference between holding weight and holding near nothing. My favorite is a SamHeaton 10’ rear reel seat with a metal framed reel. Good tip, enough backbone and lightweight. I’ve horsed 2# fish out of the stuff with it.
When reach becomes an issue I go to a 12’ BGJP just because I have 2 of them. I really only gain a foot because of the handle design, but the balance is very close to the Sam. I’d like to tell you that I’m gentle with these rods but nothing could be further from the truth. I beat on em when I get a thump and have had no quality issues. Good luck in your decision, and I have no experience with most of the others mentioned.