Just finished a fly rod using Gen 4 for the first time, wonderful experience! I found the properties I want were all there.

!) Extremely clear
2) Good working and cure times
3) Great bubble release, the best of all I have used, which is most brands.
4) Levels fast and completely

My go to has been Threadmaster, now I have a new one!



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 01/01/2022 01:30PM by Phil Erickson.

Phil,
Thank you for your synopsis of Gen 4 thread finish. There have been quite a few people posting their pleasure with Gen 4 recently but I have yet to try it. With so many proponents, I guess I’ll have to give it a shot as well.
As you, I have become very accustomed to ThreadMaster (light) and the FlexCoat offerings as well = I need to deplenish my stock of those first.

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

I have been using Gen 4 light build. Build a lot of UL rods. The Gen 4 for me maintains the perfect consistency as I work from the thin tip section to the butt, perfect potlife and very gradual kickoff.

I’ve never had a major issue with any brand, but Gen4 seems to be the peak in performance that can be achieved by this type of finish product. I think it would take a completely new paradigm in finish technology, like perfected UV cures at a similar price point, to make for a better product. I can’t think of where I would wish for an improvement with Gen4 as it excels for me in every aspect that is relevant. Mark has it right, though. I wouldn’t throw away a competitive finish that works to make an instant switch to Gen4.