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Pro Kote Thread Finish For Bamboo?
Posted by: Jeff Petrie (---)
Date: May 31, 2023 06:24PM

A friend was given an unfinished bamboo fly rod. He wants me to finish the guides and thread finish. Never worked with bamboo before. Ok to use Pro Kote?

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Re: Pro Kote Thread Finish For Bamboo?
Posted by: Tom Kirkman (Moderator)
Date: May 31, 2023 06:56PM

On the wraps? Yes. If you want a traditional look just do this - apply epoxy to the wraps and allow to set for maybe 5 minutes or so. Take a gloved finger and wipe off the epoxy. What will be left will look like a traditional varnish wrap.

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Re: Pro Kote Thread Finish For Bamboo?
Posted by: Bill Hickey (---.nycap.res.rr.com)
Date: May 31, 2023 07:49PM

Man O War Spar would get my vote. It’s going to take you 5-6 coats, but for bamboo it’s a classic finish.

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Re: Pro Kote Thread Finish For Bamboo?
Posted by: Jeff Petrie (---)
Date: May 31, 2023 08:08PM

Thanks for the info Tom and Bill.

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