Tips wanted for Make an offer on CI

[mkarnold1]

Yeah bro, I know. I'm hoping to get OTHER peoples' advice. (not that I don't value yours). On another topic, hypothetically speaking, if someone were going to get you an ice rod for your birthday what color guide threads would you prefer? Also, would you rather have a reel seat or tape your reel to the handle? And, finally, what type of wood would you like that handle to be made of?