I have a new CTS Quartz CristalGlass blank. with a gorgeous lime-green finish. In removing some thread wraps due to an imperfection, I accidentally removed a little paint. Can anyone recomend a paint, or ink that will adhere to this very smooth rod blank. I want to make this little piece of the blank beautiful again. Any help would be appreciated.

Tight Lines and Frisky fish

RJF

Robert,
I wouldn't try to match paint.
Depending what guide it is - you may try lengthening the wrap to cover the flaw.
If you want - I will contact the factory to see if they will send you a small paint sample. But you will see the patch.

You can always get a new section for $41. Contact me if you want to do that.
BTW - that is one reason, besides weight, that I always get my personal blanks in the CTS' P2000 finish - raw carbon or raw glass.
Herb
Distrib. CTS Rod Blanks

If you are using colored thread, just cover that area with thread and you will be fine.

Herb, how do I contact you. I really want this rod to be perfect.

Tight Lines and frisky fish

RJF

hladen@hotmail.com

Those glass colors are fantastic -aren't they??
Herb



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/02/2020 12:42AM by Herb Ladenheim.

...... I was late with the info

William Sidney
AK



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/03/2020 01:30PM by Bill Sidney.

I was able to move the guide about a sixteenth of an inch and re-wrap. The thread covered the visual blemish. I checked the spine on all four sections to just make sue everything lined up properly/ I just have two more guides to wrap, and the hook keeper. This thing is almost done. I can hardly wait to cast it. Thanks everyone,for your replies. I like this board.

If any of you love to cook, another great board is discusscooking.com. You can fin me there as Chief Longwind of the North. I know it has nothing to do with rod building, but is a great place to find great ways to prepare fish.

tight Lines, and frisky fish

RJF

CTS generally provides alignment marks on their blanks.

Phil, that clears up a concern that I had. Someone else told me those marks showed where the spine was. When I tested each section, the marks did not line up with the spine. Now I know why. I found it hard to believe that a rod company with the reputation of CTS could get it so wrong. They didn't. All is good. Thanks.

Tight Lines and frisky dish

RJF

Herb are you selling our stocking the CTS Crystal Coat rod finish? Thanks! Jay

Re CTS spine marks. They are on the bottom of a fly rod blank.
I don't order them for my personal blanks for two reasons:
1. They are on the bottom - is cumbersome with reel attached.
2. Mark on female ferrule is covered with thread wrap.

Re Crystal Coat: I ordered a few small kits. They are out of stock - the size and price has changed. I will post when I know details.
Herb

Thank You! <º))))><