Rod Build Questions

[JRJBfishing]

I am building a 300gm jigging rod and have a couple questions..

I am planning on doing an underwrap of size A and then overwrap with D. For this class rod would you recommend doing a single or double overwrap?

Is there any advantage to coating the blank in between the guides with some type of finish as opposed to leaving the blank unfinished? I know this adds weight, but does it also add protection to the blank?

Thanks,

JRJB

[armbreakerrods]

Min. Double wrap the guide feet
Some blanks are finished,some are not.If the blank has a shine to it,your probally ok just doing the wraps.
As far as finish coating & adding weight,how much do you really think your adding? Wouldn't worry much about that.
Good Luck!

[jazzrockskier]

Throw away the D thread it looks like rope on a rog. double wrap A thread. I know of west coast rods build with A thread that have landed 300# Tuna. But if you really want D thread I have alot I quit using

[armbreakerrods]

Throw away the D thread it looks like rope on a rog. double wrap A thread. I know of west coast rods build with A thread that have landed 300# Tuna. But if you really want D thread I have alot I quit using

D Looks fine and is stronger..long term your guide feet may loosen and allow water intrusion,creating a clouding foggy appearance,then it rots out and rusts your guide feet.But everyone has their own ways of doing things,thats for sure.
Good luck!

[jazzrockskier]

Hey Arm breaker you want all my D NCP thread? and yes i agree is a saltwater intrusion path have had it happen which is why I don't use D any more

[armbreakerrods]

Ok here we go...sure send it on over Jazz!
Do we need to go back to rod building school here or what?
All kidding aside,use you what ever floats your boat,,,but I use the stonger D thread whenever possible,,even on my base wraps for additional long term blank protection from guide feet,maybe the A on light rods for ice fishing.
Good Luck anyways on your build and think long term here

[FLATLINER]

If anyone wants to throw away their D thread, I will gladly take all donations. PM me and I will send address.

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