TFO Mini Mag 6-8 lined with a WF 8 or WF 9 line. Pleasant to use all day. Great rod for $200 with lots of muscle in the utt section. It is heavy on the scale but the 8' length results in a lighter swing weight compared to longer rods. I prefer my Sage BASS rods but they cost much more. If I didn't have the Sage rods I would have the Mini Mags.

Also look at the Redington Predator, Ross Flystik.

I have used several 7wts and have always uplined to a 9wt line for bass bug fishing at distances of less than 50ft. The heavier line helps carry bulky flies without as much effort by the angler. The secret to the Sage bass rods effectiveness is really the heavy line included with the rod.