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Thread colours for St. Croix Legend Elite?
Posted by: Troy Ketela (128.100.134.---)
Date: March 08, 2007 09:53AM

I'm thinking of building up an 8wt Legend Elite blank for Atlantic salmon (and feedback on this blank would be welcome as well).

Any suggestions for good colours and combinations with this blank?

Thanks,
Troy

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Re: Thread colours for St. Croix Legend Elite?
Posted by: Bartosz Burski (---.viamedica.pl)
Date: March 08, 2007 10:05AM

I like Gudebrod Sunburst or Orange on LE blanks. Fits nicely.

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Re: Thread colours for St. Croix Legend Elite?
Posted by: Matt Davis (---.prtel.com)
Date: March 08, 2007 01:29PM

Medium brown without CP nearly dissapears.

Sunburst is one of my favorites.



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Better to have and not need than to need and not have.

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Re: Thread colours for St. Croix Legend Elite?
Posted by: Troy Ketela (128.100.134.---)
Date: March 08, 2007 01:35PM

Any suggestions for trim wraps with either the brown or sunburst?

Thanks,
Troy

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Re: Thread colours for St. Croix Legend Elite?
Posted by: Duane Richards (---.rn.hr.cox.net)
Date: March 08, 2007 01:52PM

Troy,

I like the Sulky Hologram, it's a flat plastic thread that really sparkles.

DR

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Re: Thread colours for St. Croix Legend Elite?
Posted by: Jerry Chambers (---.knx.tn.nxs.net)
Date: March 08, 2007 09:19PM

I like Gudebrod #521 Chestnut with gold metalic trim bands. The chestnut without cp matches the blank very close after the finish goes on.

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Re: Thread colours for St. Croix Legend Elite?
Posted by: Keith Lovegrove (---.unknwn.ab.dh.suddenlink.net)
Date: March 08, 2007 11:01PM

Garnett with gold trim band, this produces a very classy look.

Keith

Thanks
Keith Lovegrove

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Re: Thread colours for St. Croix Legend Elite?
Posted by: Matt Davis (---.prtel.com)
Date: March 09, 2007 07:39AM

I'm partial to mettalic gold with brown thread.

Metallic bronze looks great with Sunburst.



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Better to have and not need than to need and not have.

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Re: Thread colours for St. Croix Legend Elite?
Posted by: Ray Zarychta (---.ri.ri.cox.net)
Date: March 10, 2007 07:07AM

Chestnut brown main, silver or gold trim to pick up the reel highlights, with corresponding glitter in the epoxy (sometimes) with the Cabela's brown woven graphite reel seat, Fuji Alconite chrome guides, really blends into a nice consistent look..

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