i am building my 2nd freshwater pole and i will eventually build my saltwater seeker. i was told that an underwrap is a good idea for salt but what about freshwater. my rod is a casting rod this time but i will use it for squid fishing. if i dont use an underwrap will the blank make a flat spot on it from the guides rubbing on it and eventually break? is an underwrap overkill for freshwater?

Thanks

Greg

No,
Roger

Underwraps are purely for decoration if you prep your guide feet correctly. I use them sometimes on my saltwater rods just because I like the look. I also do "fake" underwraps sometimes too. It basically is personal preference but I would avoid it on very light rods as to not impact the performance.

I would on a heavy salt rod (well I do on all salt rods personall choice) but freshwater keep it as light and as simple as possible


On the other extreme would you completly wrap a 5wt fly rod in E thread with underwraps then two thick coats of highbuild??
Match to the blank A thread is plenty strong enough but some people like C or D