Rod Wrapping Thread Size Chart

See the gudebrod color chart.

Rod wrapping thread size chart.

That said a larger size d thread might be a good choice for new rod builders because it will be easier to work with for example less chance of getting caught when migrating from blank to guide during wrapping. In some cases rod builders will epoxy over the initial size a under wrap before moving on to the size d overwrap. Size diameter break strength a 006 152mm 2 7 lbs. Available in 10 different colors the versablend thread is offered in size a on 100 yd spools.

We carry the full line of gudebrod rod wrapping threads including the new colors available in extra strong ht metallic. D 0104 264mm 7 4 lbs. First wrap the size a thread directly onto the rod blank then set your guide on top and secure it with a size d thread wrap. Complete color selection available in 1 ounce and 4 ounce spools regular nylon decorative metallic neon n t p and variegated.

Perfect for decorative under wraps trim bands and overwraps. This makes the overwrap much smoother so that when you epoxy the final time you are left with a clean. For general reference a table of calculated strengths and weights of unfinished gudebrod thread wraps for sizes 2 0 e for silk regular nylon ncp and ht metallics assuming a thread wrap bandwidth of 1 cm around a rod blank of circumference of 1 cm od 1 pi 3 18 mm is available at. Prowrap versablend metallic threads offer rod builders a truly unique and one of a kind wrapping option.

For heavier fishing rod applications catfish pike musky tuna grouper a size d thread is what you want.