For those who read In-fisherman magazine, I built the smallmouth finesse rod. The black is only available as a 7-3, not the 7-6 length offering you can buy as a finished rod. I did a split Tennessee grip and microwave guides. 
 

Blank: 1.355 oz. 

Finished weight: 2.635

 

The label was printed on the new Epson printer that can do 320dpi but is around $80. Black on matte silver tape. 

Like the hook keeper on top.  Do you need finish on the decal?

I did finish over the label.  It seems durable but probably not hold up over time.