coots Posted June 8, 2013 Posted June 8, 2013 So while I was looking at the Veritss rod I realized... I can see this rod against the background (trees, boat, water) easier. So that got me looking around. What are the best 'colored' rods on a budget? So far I've found some orange Carrot Stix, Veritas, Duckett and the yellow Skeet Reece ones. If anyone have any other bright blanks like that let me know! Quote
JeziHogg Posted June 8, 2013 Posted June 8, 2013 Best color for a rod IMO are the St Croix LTBs Quote
Super User MarkH024 Posted June 8, 2013 Super User Posted June 8, 2013 Ltb is Blue. Probably not good for your purpose. Stay away from carrot stix. Ducketts going to be your best bet I think for quality and being white in color. Quote
derekxec Posted June 8, 2013 Posted June 8, 2013 learn how to put the guides and grips and such on and you can get any blank you like and paint it any color you want Quote
Super User Hi Salenity Posted June 8, 2013 Super User Posted June 8, 2013 The addition of any finish will adversely affect the sensitivity of the rod. However the only high end rod I can think of that doesn't have a finish on it is the blue NRX That said I also like the white rods but I also like a cork grip and I'm not a fan of a white rod with a cork grip. Quote
moguy1973 Posted June 8, 2013 Posted June 8, 2013 Rick Clunn has an aqua green colored one that is made by Wright & McGill. Lamiglas has a bright metallic copper colored rod. Okuma has a lime Green one. I would like to think my Veritas blends in with the clouds so the fish can't see it Dobyns makes a camouflaged rod if you want to really blend in... Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted June 8, 2013 Super User Posted June 8, 2013 I care less what the color of the rod is. 3 Quote
Super User ww2farmer Posted June 8, 2013 Super User Posted June 8, 2013 I care less what the color of the rod is. Same. 1 Quote
Super User MarkH024 Posted June 8, 2013 Super User Posted June 8, 2013 http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/119465-i-need-your-help-with-a-color-issue/#entry1306303 He's got a reason for the visibility of the rod. Help the guy out as he's not looking for your personal opinions on color. He's trying to get a selection useful to him. 2 Quote
BrettD Posted June 8, 2013 Posted June 8, 2013 http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/119465-i-need-your-help-with-a-color-issue/#entry1306303 He's got a reason for the visibility of the rod. Help the guy out as he's not looking for your personal opinions on color. He's trying to get a selection useful to him. +1 The OP is color blind he has a good reason for wanting a colored rod. Its not about the fish seeing the rod its easier for him to see the rod. Quote
Blues19 Posted June 8, 2013 Posted June 8, 2013 Academy has the H2O Xpress Ethos rod that is a bright blue, Quote
dam0007 Posted June 8, 2013 Posted June 8, 2013 Daiwa aird bright orange. Not bad at all for $50 Quote
BrettD Posted June 8, 2013 Posted June 8, 2013 Maybe he should have mentioned that in the BEGINNING of the thread............. He did. So while I was looking at the Veritss rod I realized... I can see this rod against the background (trees, boat, water) easier. So that got me looking around. What are the best 'colored' rods on a budget? So far I've found some orange Carrot Stix, Veritas, Duckett and the yellow Skeet Reece ones. If anyone have any other bright blanks like that let me know! Quote
JunkYard814 Posted June 8, 2013 Posted June 8, 2013 I know the TFO Gary Loomis rods are color coded based off of their power ratings. Not sure how the rod is, but you could check a few of those out. Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted June 8, 2013 Super User Posted June 8, 2013 I'm curious to why one has to see their rod, isn't it being held. I fish before sunrise everyday and I don't look at my rod, I'm looking where I throw my lure. Quote
Super User Dwight Hottle Posted June 8, 2013 Super User Posted June 8, 2013 The op mention in one of his first posts that he is legally blind. He is looking for colored line & rods to help him with visibility. I'm sure he has the feel aspect down pat just wants to help with the visibilty aspect. 2 Quote
coots Posted June 8, 2013 Author Posted June 8, 2013 I'm not going to continue to beat the dead horse about my eyesight anymore. I did at first so it would help others understand why I ask questions that I ask. As mentioned by a couple of the other memebers, that is why I am asking about colored rods. I won't watch my rod in particular while I am fishing like another poster asked. However, considering my condition. The carpet in the boat is Greyish / Darkish charcoal color, so all the rods blend in if they are on the deck. So something that is white / orange / yellow will appear as a straight contrast will allow me to find the rod on the deck quicker and easier. Going back to when I'm fishing.. I can't just look up and spot the line.. .so being able to find the white blank against the background to follow it all the way to the end so I can at least try to see my line will make it easier for that too.... My apologies for firing up a "who cares what color it is", I didn't know it was a man card issue. 4 Quote
Super User MarkH024 Posted June 8, 2013 Super User Posted June 8, 2013 Another thought is you can put some high vis duct tape on a few spots of the rod blank if you can't settle on a colored one. Something like a neon yellow or pink might help. Hope you can find what you need Coots. Tight lines. Quote
Capt.Bob Posted June 8, 2013 Posted June 8, 2013 I think the best rods in the world are made on Blue and Green Blanks, but can see how it would help you if they could be seen as well as they can be felt!!!! Maybe just spray the tip about the first 3 guides with a glow in the dark paint, as it is a light color in the day to contrast between the carpet or dark colors, and glow in the dark if used at knight. Her is a link to a sight that has several options for whitish green orange blue light yellow, and others by day and glow in the dark at night. http://glonation.com/index.html Quote
coots Posted June 8, 2013 Author Posted June 8, 2013 I think the best rods in the world are made on Blue and Green Blanks, but can see how it would help you if they could be seen as well as they can be felt!!!! Maybe just spray the tip about the first 3 guides with a glow in the dark paint, as it is a light color in the day to contrast between the carpet or dark colors, and glow in the dark if used at knight. Her is a link to a sight that has several options for whitish green orange blue light yellow, and others by day and glow in the dark at night. http://glonation.com/index.html Very interesting. Do you think this would affect the sensitivity or adversely affect the rod in anyway? Quote
BrettD Posted June 8, 2013 Posted June 8, 2013 Out of the rods you mentions the ducketts with the regular guides would be my first choice. Alot of people on the other forum speak very highly of them. I only have one its my pond fishing rod so it gets used alot and beat up trekking throught the woods. Its held up pretty good so far. I have no experience with any of the others. Quote
Capt.Bob Posted June 8, 2013 Posted June 8, 2013 Very interesting. Do you think this would affect the sensitivity or adversely affect the rod in anyway? I think maybe some of their vinyl and tapes "MIGHT", but I would think the paint 2 or 3 light coats of paint wouldn't be a noticeable difference. But that's why I posted the link,,,,,they should be able to answer that! If you try it be sure to post us with your results, it would be great if this would help others with your condition!!! Quote
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