Can i use straight metalic thread to do a guide wrap? I saw a color combo i love and would like to do it on one of my rods.

Kevin Gross
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Not a problem.

Mike is correct. Metallic is a tad tricker to work with (tension, handling, etc.), however it makes for a durable, good looking wrap.

I use metallics as a guide wrap alot with no problems so far.

Bill

Ohio Rod Builders

Canton, Ohio

One thing to remember when wrapping guides with metallic is to use a tension device that uses the spool, not the type that runs the thread between two discs. That will tend to unwrap the foil from the thread.

Freddwhy (Rapt-Ryte)

One thing to remember when wrapping guides with metallic is to use a tension device that uses the spool, not the type that runs the thread between two discs. That will tend to unwrap the foil from the thread.

Freddwhy (Rapt-Ryte)

Another issue I've seen mentioned concerns the use of a color preserver. When using metallic threads, I do not use one. The only time I tried using a preserver on metallic thread, it dulled the effect of the thread. Or, at least, it appeared so to me. I have read where others agreed with me, and of some that disagreed. At any rate, I do not use color preserver with metallic thread and haven't noticed any ill effects for doing so.
Slainte,
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