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Under wraps
Posted by: Greg Banducci (---.tampabay.res.rr.com)
Date: July 09, 2007 08:42PM

I am building a inshore rod 7' 6" long, and it will have fourteen pound test. Do I need, or is it recommended that I put wraps of thread on the blank before I attach the guides? If so would size D thread work for over and under wraps?

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Re: Under wraps
Posted by: Anonymous User (Moderator)
Date: July 09, 2007 08:59PM

There is really no reason to use underwraps. If you decide you want to for cosmetic reasons, I'd use the smallest and finest thread I could, size 00 or A. Overwraps could then be made in A, or even D. I'd stay away from D for use on underwraps.

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Re: Under wraps
Posted by: Scott Youschak (---.35-65.tampabay.res.rr.com)
Date: July 09, 2007 09:14PM

No D for underwraps. I like the looks on double foot guides, but for single foot guides leave them off. Just make sure you are properly prepping your guide feet.

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Re: Under wraps
Posted by: Jim Gamble (---.126-70.tampabay.res.rr.com)
Date: July 09, 2007 09:25PM

I do inshore rods to 50# rating without underwraps, no issues at all. They are really just cosmetic with today's components. Definitely stay with A size thread, your wraps will look much better. Greg, I notice you are in Tampa Bay - if you want/need a lesson or two, I can accommodate and you will greatly accelerate your learning curve plus reduce your early mistake quotient.

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Re: Under wraps
Posted by: Paul Gerdtz (---.qld.bigpond.net.au)
Date: July 10, 2007 07:37AM

Hey Greg
i like using under wraps
but i only use an a thread loke the look an =d not alot of weight gain
Bent Rods

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Re: Under wraps
Posted by: Doug Moore (---.dsl.hstntx.swbell.net)
Date: July 10, 2007 09:57AM

If you like the look of underwraps, then maybe you could use a false underwrap to save weight.

Regards......Doug@
TCRds

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NCP thread
Posted by: John Broughton (---.iad.untd.com)
Date: July 10, 2007 07:02PM

Lately I've had trouble finding NCP thread in bigger spools. Is this because of Gudebrod
phasing out NCP or some other reason. Where can I find it?

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Re: Under wraps
Posted by: Greg Banducci (---.tampabay.res.rr.com)
Date: July 10, 2007 07:14PM

Jim that would be great I could use help. I live in N. Tampa Lutz to be exact. Contact me. vito150@tampabay.rr.com



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 07/10/2007 07:22PM by Greg Banducci.

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Re: Under wraps
Posted by: Russ Pollack (64.241.28.---)
Date: July 11, 2007 12:36AM

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Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 07/11/2007 12:38AM by Russ Pollack.

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