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Wrapping silk vs. nylon is not that much different. Silk is a finer diameter. most good silk thread does not fray. Since it is finer you will have to be more diligent about packing it tight. ...

Thread????
Having just sent out 4 rod that all came in total restorations I got to thinking about thread. One of the rods was wrapped in nylon the rest in silk. That nylon rod was much easier to...

Shaky gives you good advice.
For one stop shopping Anglersworkshop is good. Call for a print catalog. It's easier to look at the pics and see what you want.

Be careful removing the ferrules...