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What is the best house for a family? One family needs a 4 bedroom, 3 bath, another family only a 2 bedroom, 2 bath. Some prefer a two story, some prefer a ranch. But what do people who invest in rental real estate purchase? They buy a 3 bedroom, 2 bath split-level. I would recommend applying the same principle of building a rod that can be used by the majority and represent the smallest compromise possible to those with particular interests. The result in my mind is a 7'-7'6", (7'3" would be perfect), 3-4 weight Medium action rod. Use a 3-weight line and have a medium fast action, a 4-weight line for a slower action. Some people love banded reel seats, some hate them. No one complains about a standard wood insert seat-- choose one of those. Uplocking/downlocking, not a big deal to most anglers, choose the style that is least expensive to maximize the profit for the donation. There is my 2 cents. Good luck with the project.