Best color for wraps on dark bamboo

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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.

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Blood red like the Kusse “black troll”

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

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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.

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Thank you, keep those suggestions coming.

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How dark is dark? I like an olive on “dark” bamboo.

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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.

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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

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

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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. :wink:

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I’ve got a rather dark Southbend #59 with brown thread which looks good to me. Here’s a picture (if I can get it attached).

Dave

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Here’s a little better picture of the wraps

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That looks nice, Dave.
I also like Betty’s olive suggestion.

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That almost looks variegated. I like the Olive suggestion as well. I am thinking that on my blonde boo.

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maybe something like this will help

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Here are some wraps by Chris Carlin of Far North Rodsmiths.
I particularly like this color combination.
Chris is a great guy and a fine artisan.

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Thanks for everyone’s input. Leaning toward the antique gold.

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Hi,

I know I’m late to the party, but I was reading your comment, but couldn’t fine the classic fly rod forum you wrote about in the forum listings. Could someone please post the link?

Thanks,
Hugh

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try this one http://clarksclassicflyrodforum.yuku.com/

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I’m with Betty. I saw one at a show that had light olive wraps & it was stunning. It absolutely stood out from the rod makers other rods.
Mike