I usually build larger diameter blanks but have an inshore Loomis that I have had planned for myself for the past year that still sitting on the shelf because I can't choose a wrap. Any suggestions for a closed wrap that looks good on a small diameter blank?

Spider or scales
optical chevys is good in metallics

I have an ultra-lite with 6mm diameter at the butt wrap that I did in a 3D box wrap using red silk. I left it open so the blank would show through the boxes but think that it would have looked nicer if I closed it... [www.rodbuilding.org]

HOw complex do YOU want to go? THere have been a few posts on very small diameter blanks with "complex" wraps. FWIW, I like Iron Crosses on small diameter blanks. IT's an easy pattern to wrap and looks good when left open.

I'd like it somewhat complex but since it's been sitting for the past year I also really just want to catch something on it. I like the 3D boxes but wanted to do something more complex than that and I have scales on nearly all my other rods. Billy I'm pulling your book out now to check out the iron cross.

Use smaller thread...60 wt Madeira or 100 sik.

Scott, I e-mailed you a link of teh wrap I was specifically referring to. IT scared me that I posted it in 2003.