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good thread for green RX7?
Posted by: Dave Jamieson (206.239.195.---)
Date: March 10, 2006 01:53PM

Anyone have any suggestions? In the past I've used just a basic green thread for these green blanks, but I'm looking to mix it up a bit this time. I'm looking for something understated but slightly distinguished from the blank.

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Re: good thread for green RX7?
Posted by: Doug Moore (---.dfw.dsl-w.verizon.net)
Date: March 10, 2006 02:29PM

Browns or Reds look good on a green blank.

Regards......Doug@
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Re: good thread for green RX7?
Posted by: Tom Nair (206.163.1.---)
Date: March 10, 2006 03:19PM

Garnet always looks good with green. Also take a look at blue dun. No cp with these is best. Tom

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Re: good thread for green RX7?
Posted by: Steve Rushing (---.north-highland.com)
Date: March 10, 2006 03:24PM

Here's a pic of a recent green RX7 on which I use a brown Mettler polyester: [www.rodbuilding.org] I don't remember the thread number and because it is sewing polyester I used CP, in this case a Minwax water borne polyurethane with Thread Master as the finish. I've also used Gudebrod Black/Orange Classic Twist on the Rainshadow green and like it. With CP it takes on an almost wood grain look. And, I've used Garnet and liked it. As someone here recently posted, Garnet looks good on just about every blank color.

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Re: good thread for green RX7?
Posted by: Joe Brenner (---.swifttrans.com)
Date: March 10, 2006 04:20PM

Black w gold or silver trim...classic look....match the trim to the components. Makes for a tight looking stick!!

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Re: good thread for green RX7?
Posted by: Glenn Swor (---.bankofamerica.com)
Date: March 10, 2006 05:22PM

Well for something a little brighter without being too loud, try Gudebrod Classic Twist - Red & Black. You can trim it to match your guides or your reel. I use CP on mine. I've also heard that Classic Twist Orange & Black looks great on these blanks, but I haven't tried that one yet.

The main thing is - Have Fun!

Glenn

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Re: good thread for green RX7?
Posted by: Barry McGuire (---.dhcp.nwtn.ct.charter.com)
Date: March 10, 2006 07:42PM

Madeira polyneon no. 1690 (midnight teal) with either metallic silver or copper trim looks good and is a little different. Barry

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Re: good thread for green RX7?
Posted by: Jay Lancaster (12.174.137.---)
Date: March 10, 2006 08:31PM

This might be a bit 'out there', but I might suggest...............black. LOL

As Joe said, black nylon with silver or gold accents to match your reel seat and/or guides look very nice. It's what I generally do with Matrix blanks.

Jay

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Re: good thread for green RX7?
Posted by: Leon Mack (---.dsl.sndg02.sbcglobal.net)
Date: March 11, 2006 12:27AM

Dave: There is a photo in my member gallery of a green Rainshadow with Rice thread.

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Re: good thread for green RX7?
Posted by: Tony Dowson (24.70.98.---)
Date: March 11, 2006 12:27AM

Black/orange Classic Twist without CP becomes a dark and medium brown combination(like wood grain) that looks great on the green RX7 blank.Any of the other browns look really classy as well,as does garnet(garnet looks great on everything,with or without CP) and rust without CP(this is a really nice orangy brown color).A lighter color like sunburst,gold,or goldenrod without CP would look nice too.

LOTS of colors look good on these blanks,but I especially like the earthy tones.

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