jkobrick3 Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 Hey I'm getting ready to build my first fly rod. I have a great dark green blank and I'm wondering is there a translucent guide wrap I can use or if I get a dark green thread will the blank show through after I apply the flex coat? Any suggestions for thread brand to use would be appreciated. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Glenn Posted October 11, 2018 Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 Usually white thread will show the blank. Try a small area to see if it will work. Size A thread is more transparent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew P.Paul Posted October 24, 2018 Report Share Posted October 24, 2018 what is used to make the wraps translucent is persal silk thread with just the epoxy finish on top no color preserver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuna Posted February 28, 2019 Report Share Posted February 28, 2019 Mix a bit of denatured alky to your epoxy over silk thread to make them really clear. Make sure to touch up ground black guide feet prior to wrapping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
