Best color for wraps on dark bamboo

[Orthoman]

OK, got some good advice on thread size. Now, I will be putting together a rod of darkened bamboo. What, in your opinion are good color combinations.

I have seen some regular blond type rods and I like the lighter color or even clearwraps with black tips but I am not sure how they would look on a darker rod. Any suggestions or web sites that would show examples?

Thank you.

[mnklagoon]

Blood red like the Kusse "black troll"

[hardhat]

Reds look great on bamboo rods. You may also look at some chestnut browns with a gold accent.

[dunfly]

I like red thread with black accents. I have trouble working with silk thread so I use regular nylon red thread with NCP Black trim. As a matter of personal preference, I don't like metalic trim on bamboo rods.

[Orthoman]

Thank you, keep those suggestions coming.

[Betty Hiner]

How dark is dark? I like an olive on "dark" bamboo.

[bobbyg]

Very subjective question.

I prefer Antique Gold tipped black or just black.

You might wish to check out the classic fly rod forum and navigate some of the threads where folks are showing off their rods. You'll get plenty of ideas.

[stevekiley]

check out my post "a new wood grip"the finished rod is antique gold with black tipping on a ammonia tempered blank,dont go with clear wraps on a dark blank,its hard not to get shimmers,steve

[herefishy]

I'm always partial to green, or green/black twist.

[rockthief]

if you have a fly shop close take a section of the rod with you. Go to the thread section and hold several different colors against the rod. Seems every other rod is red, my South Bend included. ha! I have seen fine rods wrapped in a color that most of us would not consider. One was lavender and it was really beautiful. Have fun and phooey on the red.