Finishing Rod Wraps

Equipment Rod Building: Cane and Graphite
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I’m about to build my first rod…I’ve bought the blank and I’m starting to get the materials together I need to finish it…

what do you suggest I use on finishing my wraps? I heard epoxy based flex-coat lite to several types of varnishes?

I know a lot is personal preference, but I like some feedback…also, the rod I building is bamboo.

Thanks in advance for your input.

2

I think varnish is traditional.
From observing conversations in the chat room I believe “Last n Last” is one of the prefered brands used by at least a couple of makers.

3

On a cane rod, varnish is the traditional finish. Graphite rods usualy get an epoxy finish.