I have a coworker who has asked for my help.  He wants to buy an "all purpose" spinning rod.  He has selected a MF for power and action.  I suggested something in the 6'6"-7'0" length.  He is primarily a bank fisherman and leaning towards a 6'6" SC Premier (PS66MF) with a 2500 Shimano Sahara reel. What length do you all recommend?

6 1/2' - 7' is pretty standard.

7ft in boat

6-1/2 ft on bank

I would guess it depends on the banks he is fishing. Lots of overhang trees then a 6’. Wide open overhead but tall grasses 7’ or longer

7ft for sure

6’6”

As already stated the area he will be fishing in will determine length.  A 7 footer won't do him much good if he barely has room to swing a 6 footer.  I didn't know better back before the Internet and used a Lightning 6' ML spinning rod for everything.  Mostly fished from shore, but occasionally we rented a boat.  Wish I had known back them that my 6' ML was the wrong tool.

6'6"

Personal preference.  For me, it's 6'6" to 7', with a preference towards 7'.  But if all I can find are shorter rods, I fine down to 6'6".  Even 7'3" would probably be acceptable.  

Thanks guys.  I'm glad that we were thinking alike.

3 hours ago, Randy Price said:

a 6'6" SC Premier (PS66MF) with a 2500 Shimano Sahara reel

That's a solid combo for sure