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Don't let peoples preferences sway you from the right rod. 9 feet may be perfect for some and the way and where they fish. For others , a longer rod is better. I agree that 13 feet for someone to throw 2 OZ plugs may be overkill. You want to match the rod to your application and ability.
Fact is that if you can handle it , the longer rods , properly matched to the application , will cast further. You also need length if you often fish around large boulders or areas with high waves. It doesn't have to be one or the other. You can get lengths between 9 feet and 13 feet. Lots of people like 10 feet.
Landing fish is usually easier with a shorter rod. The shorter rod is a problem though if you have to reach over rocks , etc. A 13 foot rod has little utility on a fishing boat but by the same token , a 6 foot trolling rod has little use casting in the surf.
Certainly don't get any rod longer than you can handle. Also , be careful of rods that are too stiff for the weights you throw. They won't load so you might as well be using a broom handle.
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