Appreciate the info. Which braid are you using? I prefer a 6'-6" rod as well, but Shakespeare doesn't seem to offer a 6'-6" in UL Micro Series on their site, which is why I'm going with 7'. They do list a 6'-6" light though, but I will be using it primarily for BG so would prefer the UL. In any event they are listing them as unavailable until 8/30/2020 so guess I'll have to wait a while for one. Thanks again for the info.