I can find Kreinik braids in various widths at my local A. C. Moore. Having just watched Randy Parpart's DVD on braids and wraps, I was wondering if that might work for a butt wrap. Has anyone ever used the stuff? I know it is used quite a bit in fly tying (see the Harrison Steeves books).

Thanks

-John

Try it and let us know how it works out.

I'm not familiar with that material, John. But if it's strong enough to put some fair tension on while wrapping, it should do the trick, I would think.

Putter
Williston, ND

Here is a link to the Kreinik braids in metallic.

[www.kreinik.com]

-John

I have used it for trim wraps. Pretty stuff, the only thing I could find locally to match the gold finish on a new Pfluger reel. I used the finest braid they make and it was quite bulky compared to A size. Not to worry about strength. I put a very strong pull on it to seat it firmly with just a double wrap. Trimmed the tags and nothing let go though I was a bit worried about that. Held long enough to apply the finish. Result was very nice. That was a dark grey blank with chestnut main wraps and all titanium guides.