okuma guide select?

So i have the best wife ever! And she went out over the weekend and bought an early Christmas present in the form of an Okuma Guide Select 7'11" heavy. This is my first saltwater rod, and casting rod for that matter
So my question is,should I keep it? Or exchange it?
I will also be buy Ing a reel to match. And will be targeting everything from rockfish to halibut. And lings too

Thanks

Personally I like rods in the 6.5-7ft range. I prefer them because they are about the shortest I can still reach around the bow with while seated on the kayak, and (since I like 1pc rods) they fit in the back of my truck. I have on 7.5ft rod that I really like, but I really wish it was 6" shorter for transport.

It's all relative though so if you think you'll like the additional length, go ahead & fish it! I just looked up the specs and it sounds like a good combination and should easily handle any of the bottom fish you mentioned. With the almost 8ft length it would probably be a nice beach caster as well. Be sure to put either a leash or a float on it before you take it out on the kayak

That is a swim bait rod made for long two handed casts tip heavy probibly not a good jigging stick. Looks like a pretty good rod but don't think it is a good choice for your first baitcaster. Put a reel on it and see how it feels. Here is a in depth review.
http://www.tackletour.com/reviewokuma711mhsb.html

Thanks for the replies  .
I think she did a good job of knowing what I was after.
The ability to fish from shore
Swimbaits-I am not a fan of bait
Stiff enough to jig, but really I like casting from my fly fishing roots.
We'll see how the length works out, as the 7'6" might have been a better choice.

I picked up a shimano curado and will see how it feels tomorrow  off of Capitola.