UB,
I want to keep it fairly simple and not costly. I thought that if I could pick up a short multi-piece blank, and could paint it the color I wanted, it'd be fun, and unique.

I have a rod that is an 863, and thought that one about 6' maybe 3 or 4 # would be fun for the little streams I like in Wyoming and South Dakota. It certainly does not need to be something really good. Just fun. I love shocking fellow flypeople on the stream (OK ... I'm bad!!)

Not to worry about the reel. Plain black would set a fashion statement, just fine!! Some times my ancient mind tends to wander far from the beaten path.
Betty