I'm partial to 10' ozark rear seat rods. I had some serious issues with my arm strength and had to go with the lightest rod I could use. A year ago I had neck surgery and I think I could manage something with a bit more weight or would torque be a better word? I have also seen how spooky crappie can be thanks to livescope and am considering a longer rod. On the other hand when I fish trees like on Conway I really prefer the 10 footers for close in fighting. I've used 12 footers in the trees in the past but for me they are too un-wieldly. For more open waters I can see the advantages of a 12' or better rod.