I do not like flashy colors but prefer an up locking reel seat. Perhaps a rod in the 5 to 6 wt. Range with a med fast action grip may be fenwick style or Halfwells to allow for a very comfortable powerful grip. A simple machined hood reel seat with or without a wood insert, that metals are back to minimize reflections. Guides may be snake in style with an oversized stripping guide or guides and an XL large loop tip top for less friction to enhance distance for longer cast if necessary.
All guides are flat black to minimize reflection with black wraps.
This is where we strive to bring quality together with affordability. Our labor fees reflect rod length. These prices usually allow for a rod blank made by a major manufacturer to be customized to your wants and needs with sometimes surprising savings as opposed to purchasing one already assembled. Most of these manufacturers supply similar materials. We decided these based on consistency of quality material.