Doing my first double footed guides. I've seen the wonderful art work and imagination implemented with under wraps. I'm improving to satisfactory results. What is unacceptable is when the feet wrapping over lap with under wrap. Seems like the threads follow the gaps between threads instead of over, leaving gaps showing the different color. I've been unable to barnish or pack the threads to remove this. Hoping for a solution. Thanking all in advance!!



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 12/31/2019 06:54PM by Jeffrey D Rennert.

What size thread are you using? Nylon size A under wrap with a coat of epoxy followed by nylon size D or C to secure the guide is probably the most common technique. Under wrap should be firm (not deathly tight) and packed without gaps. Over wrap / guide securing wrap tension ought not be too tight.

Thank you Donald. I am using "A" for both, without the coat of epoxy. I'm on to new things, thank you!!

If you do use epoxy it’s not necessary to use D or C thread. If the wraps are packed tight and burnished before the over wrap no coating should be needed.

Freddwhy (Rapt-Ryte)

I read somewhere that the under wrap is wound in one direction and the over wrap is wound in the opposite direction. That is supposed to minimize or eliminate the over wrap from merging into the under wrap.

I never use under wrap so I have never tried the criss cross technique it but it may be worth a try.

Good luck

You have several options:

1. Use to different sized threads for the under and overwraps. Smaller on bottom, larger on to;.

2. Use CP or epoxy between the thread layers.

3. Wrap the underwrap in one direction and the overwrap in another.

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Or just do a single over without an under wrap

Have fun!
Nick

My experience thus far is to at least coat the underwrap with CP. For my saltwater build, I also put on a light coat of epoxy on the underwrap. This prevents the overwrap from digging into the underwrap. I found out the hard way that not applying at least CP to the underwrap will result in bad things.

Jeffery,
The general consensus is to apply thread finish, or at least CP, to the under wrap (usually size A). You still need the threads of the under wrap to be packed tightly and evenly. Coating the under wraps not only makes wrapping the over wrap easier and more precise, but also virtually insures the under wrap is saturated completely with finish. I have given thought to wrapping the under and over wraps in opposite directions as suggested above but personally have difficulty wrapping thread DOWN the ramp of the guide foot. For those of you who have no problem, I want to be just like you when I grow up.

Mark Talmo
FISHING IS NOT AN ESCAPE FROM LIFE BUT RATHER A DEEPER IMMERSION INTO IT!!! BUILDING YOUR OWN SIMPLY ENHANCES THE EXPERIENCE.

I've tried some of the techniques above but find the one that works for me is as follows. Apply the underwrap with slightly more tension (but not too much) than usual and pack it as tight as you can. I wrap the feet with less tension than the underwrap and adjust the threads every quarter inch or so. It took a while but this seems to give me the best results.