wambeany Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 I was wondering if anyone had a suggestion for applying something to make rod tips more visible. I was thinking some kind of paint, but was not sure what kind to use. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazmail Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 As always, it's herad when you wont say where you are BUT you can buy "nibble tips" here (australia), they come in fluro colours and they screw onto the last runner of the rod, so I am sure you could get them in US. https://www.sellmystuff.com.au/buystuff/classified/Nibble+rod+with+florescent+tips__633__180580.htm You could always buy some 'glow' in the dark paint and paint your rod tip. pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 In the UK, they are called quiver tips. They screw into a threaded tip eye. I don't know what they are called on planet "???". Modern materials allow the sections to be made super thin, so I understand the problem. If visibility is that important to you, consider a small balsa bead to carry the color. If it does not work out, just slice it off. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KcDano Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 Run some fiber optic strands inside the rod until they won't go any farther. Remove and measure the length of the strands transfer that measurement to the rod. Strip off the rod finish from the measured mark to the tip. Take one of the brightest LEDs you can find, several button size batteries and a small switch. Placing all the batteries and switch in the butt end of the rod and you might get a glowing tip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klail Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 I like the ones Pete and Dave are talking about. I'm cheap and just wrapped the last 6 inches or so with florescent tape on my cat rods. Just a smooth single layer wrap parallel to the blank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
