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Thread Inlays on fly rods
Posted by: Ron Beloff (164.234.1.---)
Date: July 24, 2008 01:20PM

I was looking to put some thread inlays into a new fly rod I am building. The top section looks very narrow and it seems this would be nearly impossible - especially near the tip (4 mm). Can this be done or is the top section just too skinny to attempt a feat such as this? I built an ultralight 5'4" rod once and just wrapping the guides kicked my butt...

Thanks

Ron B

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Re: Thread Inlays on fly rods
Posted by: Dave Orr (---.nt.interNORTH.net)
Date: July 24, 2008 01:25PM

Yes it's possible. I do it on all my builds. It is a little trickier, just take your time and it will work out.
The hardest thing I have found is to tie a single foot guide as the tip top on these small blanks. I usually end up needing several tries before I get it done. :(

Regards
Dave

Fishing is Life the rest is just Details

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Re: Thread Inlays on fly rods
Posted by: Ron Beloff (164.234.1.---)
Date: July 24, 2008 01:37PM

Dave,

Thanks - It'll add that touch to class to my fly rod.

Ron

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Re: Thread Inlays on fly rods
Posted by: Russ Pollack (---.dhcp.embarqhsd.net)
Date: July 25, 2008 10:14AM

We've done it on both flyrods and ultra-lite spinning sticks. The key word is "patience", and be willing to start over, maye a couple times.

Uncle Russ
Calico Creek Rods

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Re: Thread Inlays on fly rods
Posted by: Anonymous User (Moderator)
Date: July 25, 2008 11:09AM

Narrow bands are actually easier to make and will hold better on smaller diameter areas.

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