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As suggested an open wrap is the easiest to do. Maybe there is a local custom rod builder that would be willing to walk you through the layout and wrapping process?

The best book I found on rod...

Don't overlook the Minn Kota Precision series chargers. They can be set to charge various types of batteries including lithium like the NOCO's.
Before the precision series they had what was called...

I have been fishing i-pilot link for a number of years with a Terrova and recently with an Ulterra and both have been great. That being said it will depend on how you fish. For crappie fishing I do...