Is thread size C OK for "everyday use" ? I'm still learning about the sizes and uses.

Thanks for the help.

Joe

The most commenly used siz is A With Gudebrad no longer available, I;m not sure if C is even available.

Mike (Southgate, MI)
If I don't want to, I don't have to and nobody can make me (except my wife) cuz I'm RETIRED!!

I saw some size C nylon variegated thread on the big @#$%& site and wondered. It is cheap but a huge spool like 2400 yards! Talk about overkill.

I use Size C on heavier rods.

A is used on most every thing except heavy salt water rods.

Plus you will find more colors in A then you will in C.

Bill - willierods.com

What is the downside to using C vs. size A thread?

Threads are too distinct - do not pressent a cosmetic smooth surface.?
Added weight? Is this substantial in you are just using PG?
Fewer colors - from above

I started with C and still find it easier to wrap with than A (more forgiving) but primarily use A on my light rods.

Thanks,
Rick

Richard,
The upside of using size C, is that it is much easier to use and takes less effort and fewer turns to wrap a rod.

The downside is that for most rods, thread that heavy is really not needed.

The other downside of using size C is that you don't get as "finished" a look with C, as you do with A sized thread. Due to the larger thread size, you get a bit of a ridged look to your wraps, and the wraps protrude a bit more above the rod.

For virtually any rod, size C will hold the guides on as well as size A. If you get into wrapping micros, the larger thread size on very shoft guide feet can present a bit of an issue to get a secure wrap.

The normal convention is to use smaller thread sizes to get a more finished look. But it is really up to the builder.

From a weight perspective, the weight difference will be negligible.

Roger

What kind of rod are you building? Fly rods (00 or A), Salmon/ Steelhead, (A) Off shore (C) fish 1,000 lb and up (D). This can all change depending on the stoutness and length of a blank. Ralph OQuinn a few years ago built a few Salmon rods just using just finish and they held up

Good Wraps Bob

UL and lighter fly rods get A, along with most freshwater rods. Saltwater rods, it will depend on the guides; I use A or B if I have it. C on heavier saltwater rods like cod and tuna jigging and popping sticks, C and D on heavier trolling/planer rods. Pac Bay has size C in a lot of colors. Most of the rods I build are heavier saltwater rods, so I use size C pretty often!

Roger,

great answer - thanks

Rick

get a fly tying magnifying lamp for your wrapping bench. make A look like D

Bill - willierods.com