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I do all of my rods but avoid the crap like in the photo. I go for feel and sensitivity, Not outward looks....
Is it possible to to have both?
I build my own rods as well and I build them plain looking but don't see how dressing them up turns them into crap
 
Is it possible to to have both?
I build my own rods as well and I build them plain looking but don't see how dressing them up turns them into crap
I'd say "Yes, but..." There are things you can do and materials you can use that may look great to you but add weight, reduce sensitivity (or at least not optimize it), and otherwise make the final product less than it could be from a performance perspective. There are also a lot of things you can do that have no measurable negative effect and still look good. And there are types of fishing where rod performance doesn't matter much.
 
Beauty is a personal thing. As far as having beauty and performance it’s not a problem. Study what effects performance and adjust the beautification to suit the guidelines. Personally I like plain looking rods with high quality wrap. Keep the wraps small and limit the epoxy to only what is necessary. Pay close attention to accuracy of guide spacing and size. Accurately determine the spine and weight distribution.
 
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