Which do you prefer? Advantages for both?
Varnish: Satin or Gloss
Which do you prefer? Advantages for both?
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i'd say you match the finish on the rod. Basically its what look you like.
Gloss for me.
I use MAN O WAR with turpentine and Japan dryer.
Works for me.
BDC
Bamboo rods were made to fish, so fish them.
BDC
varnish
Gloss and semi gloss varnish is the same varnish, but the semi gloss has micro flakes of stuff in it which cause it to be less glossy. I have no real data here but it is generally held that the micro flakes cause the varnish to be less hard or durable. The flakes also tend to settle to the bottom of the can. You will note that semigloss instructions recommend frequent stirring. This can be a problem in a dip tube.
If you would like a less than glossy finish the generally accepted method is to rub out the finish with something like rotten-stone in oil, or any one of the automotive "polishing" compounds. Choice of compound can actually give you a choice of degree of gloss/satin finish.
It is important to make sure that the varnish is well cured before you try to polish it out. Spar varnishes may take a few months.
AgMD
I like gloss. I love the look of a nice shiny rod.
The man who coined the phrase "Money can't buy happiness", never bought himself a good fly rod!
I should have mentioned the blank was semi impregnated and will not be dipped or varnished.....
Does this change your opinion?
Sometimes a crowd can be the loneliest place
First two boo were done satin. The 3rd and 4th were done gloss, I had to go back and redo the first two.
I scare too many fish with my poor wading skills that a shiny rod would not be any more of a hinderence to my catching fish. It is however a great excuse when I do catch skunks.
Quinn
"I envy not him that eats better meat than I do, nor him that is richer, or that wears better clothes than I do; I envy nobody but him, and him only that catches more fish than I do." Izaak Walton
God Bless and Tight Lines ----*<(((>< ~ ~ ~
Why?Originally Posted by Wednesday Caster
First two boo were done satin. The 3rd and 4th were done gloss, I had to go back and redo the first two
Sometimes a crowd can be the loneliest place
The decision to go with gloss was all "flash". I just liked the shiny wet look of it- as if a new paint job on a car. I haven't found any positive qualities of the gloss but have also heard as AgMD said about the flakes to be less hard though not sure where I heard it so can not confirm it.
It's been said that shiny rods scare fish (satin finish, colored ferrules, bronze/black guides, tiptops and reel seat hardware to diminish the flash), but as I said earlier, I scare enough fish with my wading why not just look flashy doing it.As my kids would say "BLING".
Quinn
"I envy not him that eats better meat than I do, nor him that is richer, or that wears better clothes than I do; I envy nobody but him, and him only that catches more fish than I do." Izaak Walton
God Bless and Tight Lines ----*<(((>< ~ ~ ~
WC...so it was just personal preference...no real problems with appearance...where your rod's dipped?
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