Well I'm almost at the point of refinishing the rod and am just about ready to order parts. I do have a friend who has a spare butt section for this rod and if I can get it from him I plan on making the full 9' rod and cutting down the 2nd butt section to make a banty. I think I'm going to wrap with Pearsall's silk - I know some have suggested this is more difficult but I want to give it a try.

One seemingly simple question - will one spool of Pearsalls Gossamer be enough to finish a 9' rod with snake guides? I'm wondering as I know the silk is smaller diamater than nylon and will take more wraps and the Pearsalls spools hold less. As I have to order the silk I want to make sure I get enough.

I guess I could always use the leftover on some Wets/Flymphs.