Not Needed on an 8 wt in my opinion. Have made a number of 8 wt's without them. They are mostly used on boat rods. If you do wrap under wraps use smaller size thread for the under wrap. For example, use 2/0 thread for the under wrap and sz A for the over wrap Reason for this is the thread will leave minute valleys between the wraps. If you use the same size thread it is hard to get the over wraps to slide against one another. The thread will get hung up in these valleys. By using larger thread the thread will not fall in the valleys. Give it a try on the blank. I think you will be a few hairs less on your head when you come to the Sowbug.
Rene Zillmann wrote: > List, > sorry for bothering the list with flyfishing related topics <G> > > I'm building a 8 wt rod (I already mentioned this) > In a book I read the suggestion to use 'under-wraps'. The concept is to > make thread wraps on the space where the guides will be placed later. > The guides are wrapped as usually. > You have the sequence: Blanc, under-wraps, guides placed on them, the > usual wraps. > > This should strengthen the guides, especcially suggested for heavier > weight rods? > > Experience? Coments? > > Rene
